Beaverdale bungalow & friendly neighbors! The 2 bedrooms are surprisingly large w/ double closets. You have a bright formal dining room off the kitchen that has newer appliances & a pantry. Updated paint and flooring on the main level. Atic area is ready to be finished for additional living space. 1 bathroom on the main level & there is an updated 3/4 bath in the basement as well as a closet & storage cabinet. The enclosed front porch is a bonus for the spring thru fall season neighborhood gatherings. Additionally, the wiring has been updated, new water heater, new lifetime warrantied gutters with leaf guards, 1 car detached garage & fully fenced in back yard. Convenient location with easy access to I-235, I-80, and Merle Hay Mall. Call to see today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joshua Gillum• Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
Bought with Joel Goetsch• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Beaverdale bungalow & friendly neighbors! The 2 bedrooms are surprisingly large w/ double closets. You have a bright formal dining room off the kitchen that has newer appliances & a pantry. 1 bathroom on the main level & there is a 3/4 bath in the basement as well as a closet & storage cabinet. The enclosed front porch is a bonus for the spring thru fall season neighborhood gatherings. Additionally, the wiring has been updated, large fenced back yard, 1 car detached garage & walking distance to Snookies Ice Cream Shop.
Public Records
Apr 5, 2012
Sold
$96,000
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 2005
Sold
$114,000
$145/sq ft
DMMLS #270550
Nov 1, 2005
Listed
$114,900
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,148 (+2.2%)
$45,600 + $139,500
$185,100
2024
$3,080 (−1.9%)
$41,000 + $126,000
$167,000
2023
$3,140 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $126,000
$167,000
2022
$3,114 (+3.5%)
$36,200 + $105,900
$142,100
2021
$3,010 (−10.1%)
$36,200 + $105,900
$142,100
2020
$3,350 (+6.6%)
$36,200 + $105,900
$142,100
2019
$3,142 (+1.0%)
$33,100 + $96,100
$129,200
2018
$3,110 (+12.0%)
$33,100 + $96,100
$129,200
2017
$2,778 (+6.3%)
$29,500 + $87,400
$116,900
2016
$2,614 (+6.4%)
$25,800 + $76,900
$102,700
2013
$2,456
$24,500 + $73,900
$98,400
Tax history for 2212 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,148 (+2.2%)
$45,600 + $139,500
$185,100
2024
$3,080 (−1.9%)
$41,000 + $126,000
$167,000
2023
$3,140 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $126,000
$167,000
2022
$3,114 (+3.5%)
$36,200 + $105,900
$142,100
2021
$3,010 (−10.1%)
$36,200 + $105,900
$142,100
2020
$3,350 (+6.6%)
$36,200 + $105,900
$142,100
2019
$3,142 (+1.0%)
$33,100 + $96,100
$129,200
2018
$3,110 (+12.0%)
$33,100 + $96,100
$129,200
2017
$2,778 (+6.3%)
$29,500 + $87,400
$116,900
2016
$2,614 (+6.4%)
$25,800 + $76,900
$102,700
2013
$2,456
$24,500 + $73,900
$98,400
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
788
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001412000000
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
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,142
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 788
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001412000000
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
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$189,000 – $229,000
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