Classic Beaverdale character in this 2-story, 3-bedroom home. Arched doorways, hardwood floors, walk-in closets with spacious master bedroom. Floors refinished and window treatments added in 2014. Beautiful lot with mature trees. Extra-large garage with work shop offers plenty of storage. Beaverdale shops, restaurants, parks and bike trail are all nearby.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matt Connolly• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Listed by Chris Fultz• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with James Von Gillern• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Source:DMMLS #541391
Redfin Estimate
$325,784
$130K since sold in April 2019$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 10.7% higher than the average sale price ($294K) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic Beaverdale character in this 2-story, 3-bedroom home. Arched doorways, hardwood floors, walk-in closets with spacious master bedroom. Floors refinished and window treatments added in 2014. Beautiful lot with mature trees. Extra-large garage with work shop offers plenty of storage. Beaverdale shops, restaurants, parks and bike trail are all nearby.
DMMLS #437739
Jul 24, 2014
Sold
$205,000
$146/sq ft
Jun 11, 2014
Listed
$205,000
$146/sq ft
24 Hour Sale
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,524 (+2.1%)
$82,800 + $234,000
$316,800
2024
$5,408 (+7.5%)
$73,500 + $211,900
$285,400
2023
$5,030 (+0.8%)
$73,500 + $211,900
$285,400
2022
$4,990 (−3.7%)
$64,900 + $157,400
$222,300
2020
$5,180 (−2.6%)
$64,900 + $157,400
$222,300
2019
$5,318 (+1.0%)
$60,600 + $148,000
$208,600
2018
$5,264 (+10.5%)
$60,600 + $148,000
$208,600
2017
$4,762
$74,500 + $134,800
$209,300
Tax history for 2811 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,524 (+2.1%)
$82,800 + $234,000
$316,800
2024
$5,408 (+7.5%)
$73,500 + $211,900
$285,400
2023
$5,030 (+0.8%)
$73,500 + $211,900
$285,400
2022
$4,990 (−3.7%)
$64,900 + $157,400
$222,300
2020
$5,180 (−2.6%)
$64,900 + $157,400
$222,300
2019
$5,318 (+1.0%)
$60,600 + $148,000
$208,600
2018
$5,264 (+10.5%)
$60,600 + $148,000
$208,600
2017
$4,762
$74,500 + $134,800
$209,300
*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.
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: 672
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: URBANDALE OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,405
Building Sq. Ft: 2,077
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: -EX PARCEL 2017-95 BK 16586 PG 2- LOT 4 URBANDALE OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 532
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,119
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.462
Depth Footage: 305
Front Footage: 66
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,405
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Polk County
APN: 10012322000002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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Estimated sale price
$310,000 – $375,000
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