OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2021 for $197K

$235,006

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,351/mo

•

972

sq ft

3517 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Check out this adorable 1.5 story home with over 1300 sq ft of finished space! When you enter, you’ll see the stunning hardwood floors throughout immediately. The living and dining areas open straight to the updated kitchen (w stainless appliances). If you enjoy grilling or outdoor entertaining, you’ll love the spacious back deck off the kitchen and the shady yard. Two bedrooms and the updated bathroom finish out the main floor. Looking for a retreat? The upstairs bedroom is for you, with two closets, a built-in desk, and ample space for a reading area or office. And don’t forget the finished basement, complete with bar on one side. This space is perfect for a gaming room, rec room, or a playroom (for kids or adults). This Beaverdale home can be yours in time for summer activities, like being at Ashby Park (across the street), the Beaverdale Farmer’s Market, and more. Don’t miss your opportunity; schedule a showing today! All info obtained from Seller & public records.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Nora Crosthwaite • RE/MAX Precision

Listed by • RE/MAX Precision

Bought with Shonna Murrey • Platinum Realty LLC

Bought with Candace Ladwig • Platinum Realty LLC

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•Source:DMMLS #629007

Redfin Estimate

$235,006

$38K since sold in July 2021$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 18.1% higher than the average sale price ($199K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$230,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,004 sq ft
3700 37th St, 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
$280,000
C
3 beds2 baths964 sq ft
2818 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$115,000
D
3 beds1 bath864 sq ft
3300 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$195,000
E
2 beds1 bath803 sq ft
3616 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$196,000
F
3 beds1 bath951 sq ft
2601 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 16 HRS AGO
$224,900
3 beds2 baths1,113 sq ft
4548 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
1900 50th St #23, Des Moines, IA 50310
$119,000
3 beds2 baths1,072 sq ft
1900 50th St #23, Des Moines, IA 50310
$185,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,138 sq ft
5220 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$48,000
1 bed1 bath480 sq ft
2710 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$315,000
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
3302 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310
$204,999
3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft
5602 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$188,000
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$174,900
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
5435 NW Torgerson Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$172,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft
5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$339,900
3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft
1909 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3517 38th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #743838

Oct 6, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Jul 27, 2026

Price Changed

$229,000

$236/sq ft

Jul 15, 2026

Price Changed

$235,000

$242/sq ft

Jun 25, 2026

Listed

$240,000

$247/sq ft

DMMLS #629007

Jul 19, 2021

Sold

$197,000

$203/sq ft

May 28, 2021

Pending

—

May 17, 2021

Price Changed

$197,000

$203/sq ft

May 13, 2021

Listed

$200,000

$206/sq ft

DMMLS #533584

Apr 21, 2017

Sold

$158,000

$163/sq ft

Mar 6, 2017

Listed

$160,000

$165/sq ft

+11

Public Records

Jul 24, 2006

Sold

$135,000

$139/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,880 (+5.3%)

$40,000 + $170,100

$210,100

2025

$3,686 (+2.2%)

$40,000 + $170,100

$210,100

2024

$3,606 (+1.5%)

$36,200 + $157,600

$193,800

2023

$3,552 (−4.8%)

$36,200 + $157,600

$193,800

2022

$3,732 (+1.6%)

$31,300 + $128,300

$159,600

2021

$3,674 (−3.7%)

$31,300 + $128,300

$159,600

2020

$3,816 (+8.2%)

$31,300 + $128,300

$159,600

2019

$3,528 (+1.0%)

$28,700 + $118,500

$147,200

2018

$3,492 (+16.2%)

$28,700 + $118,500

$147,200

2017

$3,004 (+11.8%)

$25,100 + $106,200

$131,300

2016

$2,688 (+7.4%)

$22,400 + $97,200

$119,600

2013

$2,502

$20,200 + $89,700

$109,900

Tax history for 3517 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,880 (+5.3%)

$40,000 + $170,100

$210,100

2025

$3,686 (+2.2%)

$40,000 + $170,100

$210,100

2024

$3,606 (+1.5%)

$36,200 + $157,600

$193,800

2023

$3,552 (−4.8%)

$36,200 + $157,600

$193,800

2022

$3,732 (+1.6%)

$31,300 + $128,300

$159,600

2021

$3,674 (−3.7%)

$31,300 + $128,300

$159,600

2020

$3,816 (+8.2%)

$31,300 + $128,300

$159,600

2019

$3,528 (+1.0%)

$28,700 + $118,500

$147,200

2018

$3,492 (+16.2%)

$28,700 + $118,500

$147,200

2017

$3,004 (+11.8%)

$25,100 + $106,200

$131,300

2016

$2,688 (+7.4%)

$22,400 + $97,200

$119,600

2013

$2,502

$20,200 + $89,700

$109,900

*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

50 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

7,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

972

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10009009000000

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
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two 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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fence
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood, Partial

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: N3B

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 360
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,816

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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009009000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.6 hrs

5.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$224,000 – $271,000

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Home values near 3517 38th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3525 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 764 Sq. Ft.	$181,797
3509 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$191,103
3609 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1076 Sq. Ft.	$225,520
3601 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1202 Sq. Ft.	$212,093
3604 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$209,192
3516 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	—
3524 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 752 Sq. Ft.	$188,867

Address	Redfin Estimate
3522 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2427 Sq. Ft.	$429,083
3505 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$232,927
3526 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1732 Sq. Ft.	—
3605 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$190,293
3819 Amick Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2129 Sq. Ft.	$367,272
3817 Amick Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$453,555
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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3521 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 764 Sq. Ft.	$192,676
3513 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$181,107
3500 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 786 Sq. Ft.	$221,827
3600 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 916 Sq. Ft.	$185,238
3512 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1234 Sq. Ft.	$233,537

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