2805 38th St is a 3,208 square foot house on a 0.6 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 23, 2009 for $280,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $669,938.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$669,938
$390K since sold in March 2009$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 95.3% higher than the average sale price ($343K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Dec 13, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Dec 3, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
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: 888
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: URBANDALE OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,208
Building Sq. Ft: 4,324
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: -EX S 72F E 65F- W 235F LT 3 URBANDALE OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,340
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.605
Depth Footage: 200
Front Footage: 132
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,208
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Polk County
APN: 10012321002000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$637,000 – $771,000
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