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Off market feb 2016 for $93K

$196,057

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $776/mo

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776

sq ft

3509 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Why pay rent when you could own your own home?!? This cozy 3 bedroom ranch sits in a great Beaverdale location near shopping and within walking distance to Ashby Park and Beaverdale Park! This home has a lot of charm with the large picture window letting in natural light to the living room and original hardwood floors. The dine-in kitchen is open to the living room and has been updated with new cabinets, counter tops and tile floors. 2 bedrooms and a bath complete the main floor. The 3rd conforming bedroom and extra storage space are located the basement. The tuck under garage is extra deep for storage and the fenced in backyard has a shed for additional storage. All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Other updates include siding, roof, newer windows, water heater and AC. This is a great starter home or investment property!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

10,500 sq ftLot Size

$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Andrew DePhillips • BH&G Real Estate Innovations

Listed by Chrissi Ripperger • BH&G Real Estate Innovations

Bought with Loretta Hines • Hines Realty

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•Source:DMMLS #503557

Redfin Estimate

$196,057

$103K since sold in February 2016$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.7% lower than the average sale price ($197K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$186,000
A
2 beds1 bath980 sq ft
3124 Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$178,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,070 sq ft
3700 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$220,000
C
3 beds1 bath800 sq ft
3851 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$230,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,004 sq ft
3700 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$195,000
E
2 beds1 bath803 sq ft
3616 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$175,650
F
2 beds1 bath778 sq ft
3811 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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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

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

182

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 20 HRS AGO
$314,900
4 beds3 baths1,535 sq ft
3326 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SAT, 1:30PM TO 3PM
$312,500
4 beds3 baths1,323 sq ft
4467 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50130
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$230,000
2 beds2 baths616 sq ft
2023 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$194,900
2 beds1 bath648 sq ft
1708 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN TODAY, 5PM TO 7PM
$390,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,954 sq ft
4521 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$210,000
3 beds2 baths826 sq ft
4115 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$260,000
3 beds3 baths1,348 sq ft
3629 Oakcrest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$185,000
2 beds1 bath1,024 sq ft
2714 Moyer St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$295,000
3 beds3 baths1,695 sq ft
3116 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3D WALKTHROUGH
$238,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,206 sq ft
4227 Northwest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3509 38th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #503557

Feb 1, 2016

Sold

$93,000

$120/sq ft

Sep 3, 2015

Listed

$97,500

$126/sq ft

DMMLS #372614

Nov 8, 2010

Sold

$60,000

$77/sq ft

Aug 25, 2010

Listed

$70,000

$90/sq ft

Close by December 31, 2010 and receive up to 3.5% in closing costs assistance. Eligibility restrictions apply Great location on this Beaverdale equity builder. Possible 3rd bedroom in lower level. Kitchen and bath have been remodeled and the rest of the interior just needs some light cosmetics. Centrally located for convenience. Close to shopping and parks. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.

Public Records

Jul 21, 2006

Sold

$103,000

$133/sq ft

DMMLS #280506

Apr 19, 2006

Listed

$101,900

$131/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,476 (+5.7%)

$52,500 + $125,900

$178,400

2025

$3,288 (+2.0%)

$52,500 + $125,900

$178,400

2024

$3,222 (−2.0%)

$47,600 + $116,200

$163,800

2023

$3,288 (+0.8%)

$47,600 + $116,200

$163,800

2022

$3,262 (+1.9%)

$41,100 + $98,400

$139,500

2021

$3,200 (−3.7%)

$41,100 + $98,400

$139,500

2020

$3,324 (+8.8%)

$41,100 + $98,400

$139,500

2019

$3,054 (+1.1%)

$37,600 + $90,600

$128,200

2018

$3,022 (+7.8%)

$37,600 + $90,600

$128,200

2017

$2,804 (+11.4%)

$32,900 + $80,700

$113,600

2016

$2,518 (+6.8%)

$29,400 + $74,300

$103,700

2013

$2,358

$26,500 + $68,300

$94,800

Tax history for 3509 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,476 (+5.7%)

$52,500 + $125,900

$178,400

2025

$3,288 (+2.0%)

$52,500 + $125,900

$178,400

2024

$3,222 (−2.0%)

$47,600 + $116,200

$163,800

2023

$3,288 (+0.8%)

$47,600 + $116,200

$163,800

2022

$3,262 (+1.9%)

$41,100 + $98,400

$139,500

2021

$3,200 (−3.7%)

$41,100 + $98,400

$139,500

2020

$3,324 (+8.8%)

$41,100 + $98,400

$139,500

2019

$3,054 (+1.1%)

$37,600 + $90,600

$128,200

2018

$3,022 (+7.8%)

$37,600 + $90,600

$128,200

2017

$2,804 (+11.4%)

$32,900 + $80,700

$113,600

2016

$2,518 (+6.8%)

$29,400 + $74,300

$103,700

2013

$2,358

$26,500 + $68,300

$94,800

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

75 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

10,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

776

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10009007000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

N3B

Neighborhood District

N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.241
Lot Size Acres: 0.241
Lot Size Dimensions: 75x140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 200
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,755
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 776
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009007000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

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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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$187,000 – $226,000

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Home values near 3509 38th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3525 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 764 Sq. Ft.	$185,641
3517 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 972 Sq. Ft.	$237,646

Address	Redfin Estimate
3522 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2427 Sq. Ft.	$436,777
3526 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1732 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
3505 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$234,469
3521 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 764 Sq. Ft.	$197,104

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