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Off Market May 2025 for $237K

$235,159

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,914/mo

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856

sq ft

3818 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch-style home, offering warmth and character with wood floors throughout. The galley kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, making meal prep and cleanup a breeze. Enjoy additional living space in the partially finished basement, complete with a dedicated laundry area, a shower, and a toilet for added convenience. This home also features a 1-car extended garage with ample storage space, both in the garage and basement. Step outside to relax on the deck, overlooking a fully fenced-in backyard, perfect for pets, entertaining, or gardening. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity—schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

7,923 sq ftLot Size

$275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jeffrey Horner • Gillum Group Real Estate LLC

Contact: (515) 633-7960

Bought with Sarah Pesek • BHHS First Realty Ankeny

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•Source:DMMLS #713222

Redfin Estimate

$235,159

$2,341 since sold in May 2025$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 18.7% higher than the average sale price ($198K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$175,650
A
2 beds1 bath778 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$195,000
B
2 beds1 bath803 sq ft
3616 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$178,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,070 sq ft
3700 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$220,000
D
3 beds1 bath800 sq ft
3851 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$212,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,085 sq ft
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$208,000
F
2 beds1 bath816 sq ft
3905 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$1,421/mo

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 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

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$515,000
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
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$204,000
2 beds1 bath1,006 sq ft
2203 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$430,000
4 beds4 baths2,111 sq ft
2971 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$265,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,450 sq ft
3400 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$194,900
2 beds1 bath832 sq ft
2612 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$329,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,918 sq ft
2016 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$237,000
2 beds1 bath914 sq ft
2303 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$205,000
3 beds1 bath1,379 sq ft
4505 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$414,900
4 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft
2702 41st Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
$359,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,322 sq ft
4690 NW Lovington Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3818 38th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #713222

May 16, 2025

Sold

$237,500

$277/sq ft

Mar 16, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 11, 2025

Listed

$237,500

$277/sq ft

DMMLS #668379

Apr 7, 2023

Sold

$230,000

$269/sq ft

Mar 3, 2023

Pending

—

Mar 1, 2023

Listed

$230,000

$269/sq ft

+25

Welcome to this charming & move-in ready home! This home truly has it all - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living space, & a 1-car attached garage! Meticulously cared for & history preserved with the beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Newer roof, siding, downspouts, gutters with Leaf Guard, AC, water heater, & many other updates in recent years! The basement leaves endless opportunity for additional bedrooms or living space. The backyard is fully fenced complete with a large deck, fire pit, flower beds, & storage shed perfect for enjoying summer nights. Only a couple blocks away from enjoying all the Beaverdale shopping, restaurants, new grocery story & Ashby park!

DMMLS #643184

Feb 4, 2022

Sold

$205,000

$239/sq ft

Dec 21, 2021

Pending

—

Dec 17, 2021

Listed

$205,000

$239/sq ft

+23

This home is truly move-in ready. This charming two bedroom, two bath home has all the big ticket items taken care of within the last two years and all appliances stay including the washer and dryer. The home features original hard wood floors, updated main level bathroom, new siding and LeafGuard gutters, new roof, new concrete driveway, new garage door, new bedroom windows and a brand-new air conditioner with smart thermostat. The kitchen opens up to a fully-fenced backyard with large deck and patio along with a fire pit, raised garden beds, basketball hoop and shed. The basement has brand-new flooring and endless possibilities for extra bedrooms, family room or both! Radon mitigation system is in place. You are also minutes away from Beaverdale shopping, restaurants and Ashby Park is just a few blocks away. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Public Records

Feb 21, 2019

Sold

$140,000

$164/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 14, 2018

Sold

$138,000

$161/sq ft

DMMLS #554702

Mar 13, 2018

Sold

$137,900

$161/sq ft

Feb 7, 2018

Listed

$134,900

$158/sq ft

DMMLS #414807

Jun 13, 2013

Sold

$88,500

$103/sq ft

Mar 27, 2013

Listed

$89,900

$105/sq ft

DMMLS #404981

Feb 2, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Aug 2, 2012

Listed

$105,000

$123/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,734 (+2.2%)

$51,100 + $165,500

$216,600

2024

$3,654 (+19.7%)

$45,500 + $150,700

$196,200

2023

$3,052 (−5.7%)

$45,500 + $150,700

$196,200

2022

$3,238 (−2.1%)

$38,100 + $100,300

$138,400

2021

$3,308 (−3.8%)

$38,100 + $100,300

$138,400

2020

$3,438 (+7.2%)

$38,100 + $100,300

$138,400

2019

$3,208 (+9.0%)

$36,200 + $96,400

$132,600

2018

$2,944 (+12.1%)

$36,200 + $96,400

$132,600

2017

$2,626 (+4.6%)

$32,100 + $87,300

$119,400

2016

$2,510 (−2.3%)

$27,900 + $77,700

$105,600

2013

$2,568

$26,800 + $76,400

$103,200

Tax history for 3818 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,734 (+2.2%)

$51,100 + $165,500

$216,600

2024

$3,654 (+19.7%)

$45,500 + $150,700

$196,200

2023

$3,052 (−5.7%)

$45,500 + $150,700

$196,200

2022

$3,238 (−2.1%)

$38,100 + $100,300

$138,400

2021

$3,308 (−3.8%)

$38,100 + $100,300

$138,400

2020

$3,438 (+7.2%)

$38,100 + $100,300

$138,400

2019

$3,208 (+9.0%)

$36,200 + $96,400

$132,600

2018

$2,944 (+12.1%)

$36,200 + $96,400

$132,600

2017

$2,626 (+4.6%)

$32,100 + $87,300

$119,400

2016

$2,510 (−2.3%)

$27,900 + $77,700

$105,600

2013

$2,568

$26,800 + $76,400

$103,200

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

57 ft.

Lot depth

139 ft.

Lot size

7,923 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

856

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10012746000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.182
Lot Size Acres: 0.182
Lot Size Dimensions: 57X139
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,950

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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 856
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,923 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012746000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$224,000 – $271,000

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Home values near 3818 38th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3839 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$293,036
3847 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1090 Sq. Ft.	$276,550

Address	Redfin Estimate
3833 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$325,369
3832 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 817 Sq. Ft.	$212,471

Address	Redfin Estimate
3840 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1574 Sq. Ft.	$238,631
3814 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$183,475

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