Great starter home nestled in the heart of Beaverdale, this charming, two bedroom, one bath home is ready for a new family. It is very clean and basement is finishable. . Great opportunity for an outstanding property in a prime location. All you have to do is move in and enjoy. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this home for as little as 3% down! Eligibility restrictions apply. This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Home had discoloration that was remediated (see attachment on MLS)
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Marlea DePenning• BHHS First Realty Westown
Listed by Wayne DePenning• BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with Carrie Brugger• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
2 Bedroom ranch w/ rec room in LL. Fenced backyard, attached garage, vinyl sdiing. Well maintained inside and out.
Public Records
Dec 30, 2004
Sold
$105,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,124 (+2.0%)
$45,600 + $125,100
$170,700
2024
$3,062 (−4.2%)
$41,000 + $114,600
$155,600
2023
$3,196 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $114,600
$155,600
2022
$3,172 (+2.0%)
$36,200 + $99,400
$135,600
2021
$3,110 (−3.7%)
$36,200 + $99,400
$135,600
2020
$3,230 (+7.0%)
$36,200 + $99,400
$135,600
2019
$3,020 (+1.0%)
$33,100 + $91,500
$124,600
2018
$2,990 (+10.0%)
$33,100 + $91,500
$124,600
2017
$2,718 (+6.0%)
$29,500 + $82,900
$112,400
2016
$2,564 (+6.7%)
$25,800 + $74,700
$100,500
2013
$2,404
$24,500 + $72,000
$96,500
Tax history for 2202 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,124 (+2.0%)
$45,600 + $125,100
$170,700
2024
$3,062 (−4.2%)
$41,000 + $114,600
$155,600
2023
$3,196 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $114,600
$155,600
2022
$3,172 (+2.0%)
$36,200 + $99,400
$135,600
2021
$3,110 (−3.7%)
$36,200 + $99,400
$135,600
2020
$3,230 (+7.0%)
$36,200 + $99,400
$135,600
2019
$3,020 (+1.0%)
$33,100 + $91,500
$124,600
2018
$2,990 (+10.0%)
$33,100 + $91,500
$124,600
2017
$2,718 (+6.0%)
$29,500 + $82,900
$112,400
2016
$2,564 (+6.7%)
$25,800 + $74,700
$100,500
2013
$2,404
$24,500 + $72,000
$96,500
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
706
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001414000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,292
Tax Year: 2012
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 706
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001414000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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