Grand old 2 story in immaculate condition. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, huge bathroom with skylights, formal dining room with French doors leading to 3 season porch overlooking treed lot. Ceramic tile in updated kitchen. Bedroom on main level with half bath, 2 large bedrooms up with connecting sun porch. Fireplace in living room, fantastic location, 2 car garage. A really beautiful home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Farrell• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Jennifer Farrell• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #315790
Redfin Estimate
$302,648
$147K since sold in July 2012$0 since September
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Grand old 2 story in immaculate condition. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, huge bathroom with skylights, formal dining room with French doors leading to 3 season porch overlooking treed lot. Ceramic tile in updated kitchen. Bedroom on main level with half bath, 2 large bedrooms up with connecting sun porch. Fireplace in living room, fantastic location, 2 car garage. A really beautiful home!
Public Records
Oct 31, 2005
Sold
$175,000
$133/sq ft
DMMLS #265451
Aug 16, 2005
Listed
$175,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,188 (+8.7%)
$70,200 + $209,200
$279,400
2025
$4,774 (+2.2%)
$70,200 + $207,000
$277,200
2024
$4,672 (−2.3%)
$62,400 + $185,600
$248,000
2023
$4,782 (+0.8%)
$62,400 + $185,600
$248,000
2022
$4,744 (+1.3%)
$55,100 + $156,700
$211,800
2021
$4,684 (−3.6%)
$55,100 + $156,700
$211,800
2020
$4,860 (+7.7%)
$55,100 + $156,700
$211,800
2019
$4,512 (+1.2%)
$51,400 + $144,900
$196,300
2018
$4,460 (+11.3%)
$51,400 + $144,900
$196,300
2017
$4,006 (+6.5%)
$45,600 + $130,800
$176,400
2016
$3,760 (+1.5%)
$40,400 + $116,200
$156,600
2013
$3,706
$38,400 + $111,800
$150,200
Tax history for 2727 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,188 (+8.7%)
$70,200 + $209,200
$279,400
2025
$4,774 (+2.2%)
$70,200 + $207,000
$277,200
2024
$4,672 (−2.3%)
$62,400 + $185,600
$248,000
2023
$4,782 (+0.8%)
$62,400 + $185,600
$248,000
2022
$4,744 (+1.3%)
$55,100 + $156,700
$211,800
2021
$4,684 (−3.6%)
$55,100 + $156,700
$211,800
2020
$4,860 (+7.7%)
$55,100 + $156,700
$211,800
2019
$4,512 (+1.2%)
$51,400 + $144,900
$196,300
2018
$4,460 (+11.3%)
$51,400 + $144,900
$196,300
2017
$4,006 (+6.5%)
$45,600 + $130,800
$176,400
2016
$3,760 (+1.5%)
$40,400 + $116,200
$156,600
2013
$3,706
$38,400 + $111,800
$150,200
*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
Nov 7, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Install or repair a water heater and water lines.
Plumbing
Feb 14, 2022 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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: 572
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: URBANDALE OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,312
Building Sq. Ft: 1,884
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: W 120 F LOT 2 URBANDALE OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 432
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,520
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.333
Depth Footage: 121
Front Footage: 120
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,312
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Polk County
APN: 10012317000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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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
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Estimated sale price
$288,000 – $349,000
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