OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2015 for $155K

$256,267

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,236/mo

•

1,227

sq ft

2506 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Super updated house in Beaverdale with lots of character and charm. 1 1/2 story home features hardwood floors on the main, living room, formal dining area, and updated kitchen. Kitchen has newer cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and new sink. Upstairs contains the 3rd bedroom/loft area that has been transformed into large walk in closet. Lower Level is partially finished with new carpet and makes for a great family room. Updates to this home include: New oversized 2 1/2 car garage built in 2012, new furnace, A/C, and hot water heater in last year. . New insulation in side walls, new tile in bathroom, security system, and new carpet in main floor bedrooms. Great location minutes to downtown, Beaverdale shopping, and Drake University.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Heath Moulton

Bought with Rochelle Burnett • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #446235

Redfin Estimate

$256,267

$101K since sold in March 2015$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 19.6% higher than the average sale price ($214K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$297,500
A
3 beds1 bath1,330 sq ft
4011 Fagen Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$196,000
B
3 beds1 bath951 sq ft
2601 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$258,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,118 sq ft
4134 Beaver Crest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$221,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,170 sq ft
2208 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$195,000
E
2 beds1 bath820 sq ft
2207 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JAN 2, 2026
$118,000
F
3 beds1 bath838 sq ft
2421 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$244K

$375 MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

125

21 MoM

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Sale history for 2506 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,202 (+7.5%)

$45,600 + $195,600

$241,200

2025

$3,908 (−1.2%)

$45,600 + $195,600

$241,200

2024

$3,956 (−2.2%)

$41,000 + $177,600

$218,600

2023

$4,044 (+0.8%)

$41,000 + $177,600

$218,600

2022

$4,012 (+3.0%)

$36,200 + $144,300

$180,500

2021

$3,896 (−3.6%)

$36,200 + $144,300

$180,500

2020

$4,042 (+7.9%)

$36,200 + $144,300

$180,500

2019

$3,746 (+1.2%)

$33,100 + $131,600

$164,700

2018

$3,702 (+12.1%)

$33,100 + $131,600

$164,700

2017

$3,302 (+38.0%)

$29,500 + $118,400

$147,900

2016

$2,392 (+8.1%)

$25,800 + $104,800

$130,600

2013

$2,212

$23,900 + $97,800

$121,700

Tax history for 2506 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,202 (+7.5%)

$45,600 + $195,600

$241,200

2025

$3,908 (−1.2%)

$45,600 + $195,600

$241,200

2024

$3,956 (−2.2%)

$41,000 + $177,600

$218,600

2023

$4,044 (+0.8%)

$41,000 + $177,600

$218,600

2022

$4,012 (+3.0%)

$36,200 + $144,300

$180,500

2021

$3,896 (−3.6%)

$36,200 + $144,300

$180,500

2020

$4,042 (+7.9%)

$36,200 + $144,300

$180,500

2019

$3,746 (+1.2%)

$33,100 + $131,600

$164,700

2018

$3,702 (+12.1%)

$33,100 + $131,600

$164,700

2017

$3,302 (+38.0%)

$29,500 + $118,400

$147,900

2016

$2,392 (+8.1%)

$25,800 + $104,800

$130,600

2013

$2,212

$23,900 + $97,800

$121,700

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

7,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,227

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10001911000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Unfinished

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,527

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.: 1,227
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001911000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hillis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

1/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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 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

Des Moines, IA • 50310

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$244,000 – $295,000

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Home values near 2506 38th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2603 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$213,359
2431 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$181,518
2422 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 716 Sq. Ft.	$182,912
2501 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1022 Sq. Ft.	$224,467
2508 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1205 Sq. Ft.	$230,286
2410 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$183,652
2500 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$278,976

Address	Redfin Estimate
2514 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$353,411
2505 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 927 Sq. Ft.	$184,910
2500 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1293 Sq. Ft.	$283,681
2606 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$271,741
2414 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 632 Sq. Ft.	$138,395
2421 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$165,263
2523 39th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$264,489

Address	Redfin Estimate
2602 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$195,295
2513 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1138 Sq. Ft.	$207,468
2515 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 812 Sq. Ft.	$192,684
2523 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 730 Sq. Ft.	$160,977
2522 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$155,951
2504 39th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1193 Sq. Ft.	$252,612
2415 39th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$319,681

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