Check out this great 4 bedroom home that sits on almost an acre of land. You will love sitting out on the deck and watching the beauty of nature in this tree lined yard with beautiful foliage. Inside you will find a nice 4 bedroom home with lots of updates such as flooring, paint, built in bookshelf, updated electrical, new roof, gutters and siding. Come and see it before it is gone!
This south Des Moines home provides a taste of the country with the amenities of the city. Close to the East Village, this four bedroom split level sits on nearly an acre with an abundance of trees, wildlife and birds you can watch up close from the overlooking deck. The entryway boasts an unusual pentagon window adding light and interesting affects. Lots of natural light in the winter and shade in the summer help with heating and cooling costs.
Public Records
Aug 9, 2005
Sold
$105,000
$128/sq ft
DMMLS #258784
May 6, 2005
Listed
$112,900
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,324 (+2.0%)
$45,100 + $150,200
$195,300
2024
$3,258 (−3.4%)
$37,600 + $128,000
$165,600
2023
$3,374 (+0.7%)
$37,600 + $128,000
$165,600
2022
$3,350 (+14.4%)
$33,100 + $110,100
$143,200
2021
$2,928 (−3.6%)
$33,100 + $110,100
$143,200
2020
$3,036 (+4.6%)
$33,100 + $110,100
$143,200
2019
$2,902 (+1.2%)
$29,100 + $96,800
$125,900
2018
$2,868 (+4.5%)
$29,100 + $96,800
$125,900
2017
$2,744 (+14.6%)
$26,400 + $90,100
$116,500
2016
$2,394 (+6.7%)
$24,700 + $85,300
$110,000
2013
$2,244
$22,100 + $76,700
$98,800
Tax history for 1438 Pioneer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,324 (+2.0%)
$45,100 + $150,200
$195,300
2024
$3,258 (−3.4%)
$37,600 + $128,000
$165,600
2023
$3,374 (+0.7%)
$37,600 + $128,000
$165,600
2022
$3,350 (+14.4%)
$33,100 + $110,100
$143,200
2021
$2,928 (−3.6%)
$33,100 + $110,100
$143,200
2020
$3,036 (+4.6%)
$33,100 + $110,100
$143,200
2019
$2,902 (+1.2%)
$29,100 + $96,800
$125,900
2018
$2,868 (+4.5%)
$29,100 + $96,800
$125,900
2017
$2,744 (+14.6%)
$26,400 + $90,100
$116,500
2016
$2,394 (+6.7%)
$24,700 + $85,300
$110,000
2013
$2,244
$22,100 + $76,700
$98,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
402 ft.
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
820
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
01002150000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.923
Lot Size Acres: 0.923
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X402
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,274
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 820
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01002150000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
McKinley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Weeks Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50320
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$211,000 – $255,000
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