3100 SW 38th Pl is a 2,431 square foot house on a 0.79 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $595,479.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$595,479
$2,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($532K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,118 (+5.0%)
$99,200 + $445,600
$544,800
2025
$9,640 (+0.7%)
$99,200 + $445,600
$544,800
2024
$9,572 (+0.9%)
$90,600 + $413,500
$504,100
2023
$9,488 (+0.8%)
$90,600 + $413,500
$504,100
2022
$9,416 (−0.9%)
$75,500 + $327,100
$402,600
2021
$9,498 (−3.7%)
$75,500 + $327,100
$402,600
2020
$9,866 (−3.7%)
$75,500 + $327,100
$402,600
2019
$10,250 (+1.0%)
$70,600 + $310,000
$380,600
2018
$10,146 (+7.2%)
$70,600 + $310,000
$380,600
2017
$9,466 (−7.0%)
$68,300 + $313,100
$381,400
2016
$10,176 (+6.8%)
$62,100 + $287,900
$350,000
2013
$9,524
$67,000 + $316,000
$383,000
Tax history for 3100 SW 38th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,118 (+5.0%)
$99,200 + $445,600
$544,800
2025
$9,640 (+0.7%)
$99,200 + $445,600
$544,800
2024
$9,572 (+0.9%)
$90,600 + $413,500
$504,100
2023
$9,488 (+0.8%)
$90,600 + $413,500
$504,100
2022
$9,416 (−0.9%)
$75,500 + $327,100
$402,600
2021
$9,498 (−3.7%)
$75,500 + $327,100
$402,600
2020
$9,866 (−3.7%)
$75,500 + $327,100
$402,600
2019
$10,250 (+1.0%)
$70,600 + $310,000
$380,600
2018
$10,146 (+7.2%)
$70,600 + $310,000
$380,600
2017
$9,466 (−7.0%)
$68,300 + $313,100
$381,400
2016
$10,176 (+6.8%)
$62,100 + $287,900
$350,000
2013
$9,524
$67,000 + $316,000
$383,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N2B
Neighborhood District
N2b is intended for contemporary, mid-size lots for single- and two-household residential houses within a more flexible building form and located in contemporary neighborhoods pursuant to House A building type in section 135- 2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,393
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: THE SUMMIT AT SOUTHERN HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,431
Building Sq. Ft: 3,974
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX S 40F- LT 4 THE SUMMIT AT SOUTHERN HILLS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 792
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 34,600
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.794
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,431
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01005045004001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Park Ave Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$566,000 – $685,000
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