2833 38th St is a 1,495 square foot house on a 9,150 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $283,908.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
9,150 sq ftLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$283,908
$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 20.9% higher than the average sale price ($235K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,184 (+2.0%)
$65,400 + $221,400
$286,800
2024
$5,080 (−2.3%)
$58,100 + $200,100
$258,200
2023
$5,200 (+0.8%)
$58,100 + $200,100
$258,200
2022
$5,160
$51,300 + $169,300
$220,600
2021
$5,160 (−3.8%)
$51,300 + $169,300
$220,600
2020
$5,362 (+4.8%)
$51,300 + $169,300
$220,600
2019
$5,116 (+2.7%)
$47,900 + $158,900
$206,800
2018
$4,980 (+9.4%)
$47,900 + $158,900
$206,800
2017
$4,552 (+5.4%)
$42,500 + $144,700
$187,200
2016
$4,320 (+13.1%)
$37,600 + $130,700
$168,300
2013
$3,818
$35,700 + $126,900
$162,600
Tax history for 2833 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,184 (+2.0%)
$65,400 + $221,400
$286,800
2024
$5,080 (−2.3%)
$58,100 + $200,100
$258,200
2023
$5,200 (+0.8%)
$58,100 + $200,100
$258,200
2022
$5,160
$51,300 + $169,300
$220,600
2021
$5,160 (−3.8%)
$51,300 + $169,300
$220,600
2020
$5,362 (+4.8%)
$51,300 + $169,300
$220,600
2019
$5,116 (+2.7%)
$47,900 + $158,900
$206,800
2018
$4,980 (+9.4%)
$47,900 + $158,900
$206,800
2017
$4,552 (+5.4%)
$42,500 + $144,700
$187,200
2016
$4,320 (+13.1%)
$37,600 + $130,700
$168,300
2013
$3,818
$35,700 + $126,900
$162,600
*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
Aug 22, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Feb 14, 2020 • Final
Tidemark import - sap
Grading
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: 996
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: URBANDALE OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,495
Building Sq. Ft: 2,021
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: N 61 F W 150 F LOT 6 URBANDALE OAKS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,150
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.21
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 61
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,495
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,150 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Polk County
APN: 10012326000000
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$270,000 – $327,000
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