Google street view image for 2817 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Off market feb 2019 for $175K

$301,548

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,238/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,459

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2817 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

2817 38th St is a 1,459 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 19, 2019 for $175,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $301,548.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$301,548

$127K since sold in February 2019$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($269K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$317,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,342 sq ft
2900 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$280,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,463 sq ft
2501 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$275,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,494 sq ft
2401 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$264,098
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,333 sq ft
2317 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$290,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,268 sq ft
3809 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$190,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,276 sq ft
2310 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$1,647/mo

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$241K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

178

7 MoM

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Sale history for 2817 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,280 (+8.2%)

$82,800 + $213,700

$296,500

2025

$4,880 (−0.6%)

$82,800 + $213,700

$296,500

2024

$4,908 (−3.7%)

$73,500 + $193,500

$267,000

2023

$5,094 (+0.8%)

$73,500 + $193,500

$267,000

2022

$5,052

$64,900 + $160,100

$225,000

2021

$5,056 (−3.7%)

$64,900 + $160,100

$225,000

2020

$5,248 (+7.0%)

$64,900 + $160,100

$225,000

2019

$4,906 (+1.1%)

$60,600 + $150,600

$211,200

2018

$4,852 (+9.8%)

$60,600 + $150,600

$211,200

2017

$4,418 (+5.6%)

$53,800 + $137,300

$191,100

2016

$4,182 (+7.2%)

$47,700 + $124,200

$171,900

2013

$3,902

$45,300 + $120,800

$166,100

Tax history for 2817 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,280 (+8.2%)

$82,800 + $213,700

$296,500

2025

$4,880 (−0.6%)

$82,800 + $213,700

$296,500

2024

$4,908 (−3.7%)

$73,500 + $193,500

$267,000

2023

$5,094 (+0.8%)

$73,500 + $193,500

$267,000

2022

$5,052

$64,900 + $160,100

$225,000

2021

$5,056 (−3.7%)

$64,900 + $160,100

$225,000

2020

$5,248 (+7.0%)

$64,900 + $160,100

$225,000

2019

$4,906 (+1.1%)

$60,600 + $150,600

$211,200

2018

$4,852 (+9.8%)

$60,600 + $150,600

$211,200

2017

$4,418 (+5.6%)

$53,800 + $137,300

$191,100

2016

$4,182 (+7.2%)

$47,700 + $124,200

$171,900

2013

$3,902

$45,300 + $120,800

$166,100

*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

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,006

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
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: URBANDALE OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,459
Building Sq. Ft: 2,465
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: S 1/2 LOT 5 URBANDALE OAKS

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,130
Legal Lot Number: 5
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.462
Depth Footage: 305
Front Footage: 66
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,459
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012324000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

$287,000 – $347,000

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Home values near 2817 38th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2905 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1164 Sq. Ft.	$316,024
2829 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1454 Sq. Ft.	$315,600

Address	Redfin Estimate
2805 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3208 Sq. Ft.	$694,628
2825 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$363,207

Address	Redfin Estimate
2826 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 989 Sq. Ft.	$204,287
2900 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$307,772

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