1636 38th St is a 2,232 square foot house on a 6,250 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $348,880.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$348,880
$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.7% higher than the average sale price ($330K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,522 (−0.3%)
$40,700 + $286,500
$327,200
2024
$5,538 (−9.1%)
$36,600 + $262,400
$299,000
2023
$6,092 (+0.8%)
$36,600 + $262,400
$299,000
2022
$6,046 (+1.9%)
$32,300 + $226,200
$258,500
2021
$5,934 (−3.7%)
$32,300 + $226,200
$258,500
2020
$6,164 (+5.9%)
$32,300 + $226,200
$258,500
2019
$5,822 (+1.0%)
$29,600 + $208,200
$237,800
2018
$5,762 (+9.6%)
$29,600 + $208,200
$237,800
2017
$5,258 (+7.7%)
$26,300 + $190,300
$216,600
2016
$4,880 (+6.5%)
$23,100 + $171,300
$194,400
2013
$4,582
$21,400 + $162,300
$183,700
Tax history for 1636 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,522 (−0.3%)
$40,700 + $286,500
$327,200
2024
$5,538 (−9.1%)
$36,600 + $262,400
$299,000
2023
$6,092 (+0.8%)
$36,600 + $262,400
$299,000
2022
$6,046 (+1.9%)
$32,300 + $226,200
$258,500
2021
$5,934 (−3.7%)
$32,300 + $226,200
$258,500
2020
$6,164 (+5.9%)
$32,300 + $226,200
$258,500
2019
$5,822 (+1.0%)
$29,600 + $208,200
$237,800
2018
$5,762 (+9.6%)
$29,600 + $208,200
$237,800
2017
$5,258 (+7.7%)
$26,300 + $190,300
$216,600
2016
$4,880 (+6.5%)
$23,100 + $171,300
$194,400
2013
$4,582
$21,400 + $162,300
$183,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N4
Neighborhood District
N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Oct 14, 2024 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,040
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOLLANDALE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,232
Building Sq. Ft: 3,272
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: S 5F LOT 50 & ALL LOT 85 HOLLANDALE
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,250
Legal Lot Number: 50
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.143
Depth Footage: 139
Front Footage: 45
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,232
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Polk County
APN: 10006786000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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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 103° 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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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
$332,000 – $402,000
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