Why Live in Douglass Park
Douglass Park in Columbia features a mix of ranch-style homes and bungalows built between the 1930s and the 1960s. The neighborhood is known for its affordability; home prices range from $100,000 to $180,000, and the neighborhood’s median sales price is significantly lower than that of the city. Street parking is common due to a lack of garages. Douglass Park is also home to several apartment complexes, including Oak Towers, which is designed for residents 55 and older. The area includes the African American Heritage Trail, with over 25 historic stops, and Douglass Park itself, which has an outdoor pool, basketball courts, baseball fields and a skate park.
Dining options are plentiful, with nearby restaurants like Shiloah Bar & Grill and Flat Branch Pub & Brewing. For groceries, residents can reach Gerbes Super Market, Schnucks and Aldi, all within 2 miles of the neighborhood. The Shops at Sharp End provide a retail incubator for local businesses. Annual events, like Juneteenth celebrations and 'Break the Chains,' are held at Douglass Park. The District is about a mile away, and public transit options, like Go COMO's Gold Route, are nearby. Major employers, such as the University of Missouri and MU Health Care, are within 2 miles. Schools in the area include highly rated Jefferson Middle and Hickman High, both known for strong academic programs and extracurricular activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Douglass Park a good place to live?
Douglass Park is a good place to live. Douglass Park is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable. Douglass Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 29. The average household income is $30,087 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Douglass Park are renters, with 85.6% of residents renting and 14.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Douglass Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Douglass Park neighborhood guide.
Is Douglass Park, MO a safe neighborhood?
Douglass Park, MO is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Douglass Park?
The median home price in Douglass Park is $186,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $37,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $39K a year to afford the median home price in Douglass Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Douglass Park is $30K.
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Home Trends in Douglass Park, MO
On average, homes in Douglass Park, Columbia sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Douglass Park, Columbia over the last 12 months is $186,499, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$186,499
Median Single Family Sale Price
$180,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$260,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$160,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$186,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%