You will fall in love with this Beaverdale charmer with absolutely stunning curb appeal. You will feel like you just jumped into the pages of a magazine with the beautiful decor and finishes. To top it all off this beauty is truly a turn key home with updated roof, plumbing, and electrical. This craftsman style home features gorgeous original hardwood floors and trim work with built ins around the fireplace. The updated kitchen has maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Three bedrooms including a spacious finished attic. Even more finish in the lower level with a family room and additional bathroom. With all of the charm on the inside you'll still love spending time outside. Mature trees, newly renovated Ashby Park across the street, and a deck that looks over the large fully fenced back yard, this home has it all!
Picture yourself living in this charming craftsman style home w/ hardwood floors on main level & original built-ins surrounding the fireplace in the LR. Remodeled kitchen has maple cabinetry, SS appliances. Formal DR has original woodwork & door to large wood deck, perfect for relaxing/entertaining. Deck overlooks fairly private back yard w/ beautiful landscaping & mature trees (in both the back and front yards). 2 BR's & updated full bath on main level. 3rd BR upstairs could be a playroom or office. Basement has new carpet in FR, new Bath, also a laundry room, & storage/utility room. Roof replaced in 2014 & galvanized plumbing removed & converted to PEX. Water intake pipes from street to house upgraded to 1in copper al in 2014. Much of electrical has been updated as well. House recently painted inside & out. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy living across from Ashby Park with a short drive to downtown Des Moines. Beaverdale shops, restaurants, parks & bike trail are all nearby.
DMMLS #391916
Dec 27, 2011
Sold
$120,500
$94/sq ft
Oct 21, 2011
Listed
$119,000
$93/sq ft
+8
Unique opportunity to enjoy living across from Ashby Park! Charming home featuring enclosed front porch, hardwood floors, original built-ins surround fireplace in living room. 2 bedrooms and updated full bath. Kitchen remodeled with maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances (GE Café gas stove, GE Café space save microwave, KitchenAid dishwasher), pantry with pull-out drawers. Formal dining room with sliders to large wood deck. Attic area is partially finished and a perfect spot for a playroom or office. Lower level with rec room, laundry room, additional shower and sink, storage/utility room. Nice landscaping and mature trees.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,228 (+2.2%)
$68,100 + $177,300
$245,400
2024
$4,138 (−2.4%)
$60,500 + $160,300
$220,800
2023
$4,238 (+0.8%)
$60,500 + $160,300
$220,800
2022
$4,204
$53,400 + $135,300
$188,700
2021
$4,202 (−3.6%)
$53,400 + $135,300
$188,700
2020
$4,360 (+7.8%)
$53,400 + $135,300
$188,700
2019
$4,044 (+8.4%)
$49,900 + $127,100
$177,000
2018
$3,730 (+9.9%)
$49,900 + $127,100
$177,000
2017
$3,394 (+15.4%)
$44,300 + $95,900
$140,200
2016
$2,942 (+10.5%)
$39,200 + $86,300
$125,500
2013
$2,662
$34,100 + $76,600
$110,700
Tax history for 3125 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,228 (+2.2%)
$68,100 + $177,300
$245,400
2024
$4,138 (−2.4%)
$60,500 + $160,300
$220,800
2023
$4,238 (+0.8%)
$60,500 + $160,300
$220,800
2022
$4,204
$53,400 + $135,300
$188,700
2021
$4,202 (−3.6%)
$53,400 + $135,300
$188,700
2020
$4,360 (+7.8%)
$53,400 + $135,300
$188,700
2019
$4,044 (+8.4%)
$49,900 + $127,100
$177,000
2018
$3,730 (+9.9%)
$49,900 + $127,100
$177,000
2017
$3,394 (+15.4%)
$44,300 + $95,900
$140,200
2016
$2,942 (+10.5%)
$39,200 + $86,300
$125,500
2013
$2,662
$34,100 + $76,600
$110,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
67 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
10,848 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,284
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10007813000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Sep 5, 2023 • Final
Row - sidewalk and approach
Grading
Jan 29, 2017 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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.