Charming Beaverdale bungalow within walking distance of shopping, Ashby Park, and nearby trails. This well-maintained home features many major updates, including a new roof and siding (2024), furnace (2020), central A/C (2021), and a radon mitigation system. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level, complemented by a spacious kitchen and an updated bathroom with a walk-in shower. The finished lower level provides additional living space, offering flexibility for a family room, office, or hobby area. Step outside to enjoy the patio and backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A one-car detached garage adds convenience, all appliances are included.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$240Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Maria Torres• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Beaverdale, located between Beaver Avenue and Merle Hay Road, is a residential and walkable Des Moines neighborhood with brick “Beaverdale Brick” homes and a leafy, hill-and-hollow streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Beaver Avenue near Urbandale Avenue, where coffee counters, a classic barbershop feel, and small storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. The Beaverdale Tap and The Slow Down Coffee Co. act as familiar anchors for casual meetups and weekend routines. Streets curve past tidy lawns and mature trees, and many houses feature steep gables and arched doorways. Drake University and the Des Moines River corridor sit nearby, shaping a bike-and-stroll lifestyle without changing Beaverdale’s calm cadence.
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Offer insights
2522 38th St · $172,500
$173K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $173K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
57 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Finished basement
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Stove
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Open patio
Patio
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Built with a finished below-grade area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This super-cute ranch has it all! Living room with hardwood floors, kitchen with banquette dining and built in hutch accented by freshly painted white and gray cabinetry, 2 bedrooms and a bath with cute updates. Finished lower level rec room, plus plenty of storage. Awesome back yard with deck, 1 car detached garage, and awesome play space with fenced yard. Brand new windows!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,988 (+2.2%)
$45,600 + $128,400
$174,000
2024
$2,924 (−2.9%)
$41,000 + $118,100
$159,100
2023
$3,012 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $118,100
$159,100
2022
$2,988 (−4.0%)
$36,200 + $100,500
$136,700
2021
$3,114 (−3.6%)
$36,200 + $100,500
$136,700
2020
$3,230 (+7.2%)
$36,200 + $100,500
$136,700
2019
$3,014 (+1.2%)
$33,100 + $100,300
$133,400
2018
$2,978 (+11.2%)
$33,100 + $100,300
$133,400
2017
$2,678 (+24.9%)
$29,500 + $91,200
$120,700
2016
$2,144 (+7.1%)
$25,800 + $81,700
$107,500
2013
$2,002
$23,900 + $65,500
$89,400
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
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
720
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001223000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2522 38th St
$171,075
$1,425 under list price of $173K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $170K to $265K.