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Prime location outside of Des Moines in Douglas Acres
Douglas Acres is a suburban neighborhood about 6 miles outside of Downtown Des Moines. Homebuyers seeking larger plots of land compared to adjacent areas tend to choose Douglas Acres. Homes here are close to nearby parks, schools and restaurants. “Douglas Acres is a good spot for starter homes and popular for its easy access to all essential suburban amenities,” says Rocio Hermosillo, a local Realtor for about 5 years, currently with eXp Realty. With East Euclid Avenue lining the neighborhood, residents are not only close to stores and services in the area, but also to major Interstate 235, leading downtown. “The neighborhood is also right between big areas, such as Des Moines, Altoona and Ankeny,” Hermosillo says. Homeowners in Douglas Acres can enjoy a quiet suburban environment, plus restaurants, shopping and local parks that are within minutes of home.
Douglas Acres maintains a small town atmosphere while having quick access to downtown Des Moines
Douglas Acres is full of ranch, split level, and bilevel homes.
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Three major architectural styles in Douglas Acres
Douglas Acres features a few main architectural styles that include bungalows, ranch styles and split-level homes. Properties typically have two to four bedrooms on an average of 1,200 square feet of living space. Houses tend to sell in the $100,000 to $300,000 range with outliers in either direction. Homes are often situated in rows, and large stretches of back and front yard space is common. Sidewalks line many streets, allowing for some walkability, and street parking is uncommon due to the popularity of garages and driveways. A small community of manufactured homes at Stover Heights Retirement Community sits toward the northern sector of the neighborhood. Apartments in complexes such as Riverview Oaks and Eastview are also available.
Ranches and Bungalows take full advantage of many of Douglas Acres' larger plots.
Douglas Acres is home to plenty of iconic, sprawling Ranch-style housing
The classic Split Level is common throughout Des Moines, and Douglas Acres is no exception.
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Getting around Des Moines
Residents have quick access to Interstate 235, which connects to areas throughout Iowa and leads to routes that head outside of the state. Downtown Des Moines is about 6 miles away via I-235. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) serves Douglas Acres, with frequent stops around East Euclid Avenue. For air travel, the Des Moines International Airport is about 11 miles southwest via I-235 and Fleur Drive.
Douglas Acres is served by the DART bus system.
Douglas Acres is bordered on the south by Euclid Avenue, making downtown a quick drive away.
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Shopping and dining off Euclid
Residents have plenty of shopping options available off East Euclid Avenue. Hy-Vee, Dollar Tree and Walgreens Pharmacy are open for groceries and other necessities. A Walmart Supercenter and the Outlets of Des Moines are also available about 3 to 5 miles northeast. Euclid also boasts a selection of restaurants. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery serves comfort food and breakfast until midnight. For local pub fare establishments, Eastside Eddie’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill features has a full bar, dart boards and live performances on select nights. Des Moines-area chain Tasty Tacos is also nearby, famous for its homestyle Mexican cuisine.
HyVee on Euclid Ave provides Douglas Acres residents with access to daily groceries.
Eastside Eddie's is a popular local hangout spot in Douglas Acres.
Dragon House East is a popular lunch destination for Douglas Acres residents.
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Natural playscapes in Douglas Acres
Situated along Fourmile Creek, Sargent Park features an expansive lawn space and creek-side walking and biking trails. Visitors can explore an underground tunnel, climb on one of the park’s sizeable boulders or explore a playground built into the natural environment. On the other side of the creek, pet parents can utilize the Reno Memorial Dog Park for 4 acres of fenced-in fields. About a mile south, Grandview Park offers a splash pad, rentable shelter, disc golf and golf course.
Sargent Park's playground is themed to match the natural splendor of Douglas Acres.
Douglas Acres residents have ready access to the beautiful disc golf course at Grandview Park.
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Des Moines public schools and OneSchool Global in Douglas Acres
Students in Douglas Acres can attend public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. Primary students can attend Garton Elementary School, which earns a C-minus on Niche, then head to Goodrell Middle School, which also scores a C-minus. Later, students can join the Polar Bears at North High School, which rates a C and offers a mix of sports programs including football, basketball, swimming and soccer. A OneSchool Global campus is off Euclid, as well, for a private option. There are OneSchool Global campuses all over the world delivering self-directed learning through teachers that adopt the “guide on the side” role rather than the “sage on the stage.”
Welcoming front entrance of Garton Elementary.
The front walkway of Goodrell Middle School is shaded by large trees invites students inside.
North High School cares for around 1433 Highland Park students.
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Community events run by DANA
The Douglas Acres Neighborhood Association, or DANA, operates by the “Livin’ It Up In Northeast Des Moines” motto. DANA holds events to bring the community closer together, including ice cream socials, holiday and yard of the week contests and other service projects. DANA membership fees are $5 yearly.
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If could do it again, would search for a suburb area due to smaller communities can closer knit environment.
3.0Niche User
2/19/2015Niche Review
Most businesses are restaurants both local and corporate (Latin King, McDonalds), grocery stores (Hyvee and formerly Dahls) and convenience stores (Casey's and Kum and Go). In order to go to larger shopping districts, one must travel about 15 min. from the area. This neighborhood, in general, serves lower income families so there are not too many spectacular activities in the immediate area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Douglas Acres
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Douglas Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Douglas Acres, Des Moines sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Douglas Acres, Des Moines over the last 12 months is $225,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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