Google street view image for 3823 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Off market aug 2018 for $127K

$345,894

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $902/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,143

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3823 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

3823 38th St is a 2,143 square foot multi-family home on a 0.36 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 28, 2018 for $127,500. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $345,894.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$345,894

$218K since sold in August 2018$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 28.9% higher than the average sale price ($268K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$315,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,109 sq ft
2709 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$267,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,442 sq ft
3500 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$330,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,946 sq ft
2601 Glennor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$258,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,162 sq ft
2913 Shadyoak Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$195,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
1817 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$245,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,234 sq ft
3928 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

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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

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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$185,000
2 beds1 bath1,024 sq ft
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NEW 28 HRS AGO
$295,000
3 beds3 baths1,695 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$238,000
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Sale history for 3823 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,730 (+0.1%)

$58,500 + $337,400

$395,900

2024

$6,722 (+4.0%)

$52,100 + $307,100

$359,200

2023

$6,466 (+0.8%)

$52,100 + $307,100

$359,200

2022

$6,414 (−1.5%)

$43,500 + $239,700

$283,200

2021

$6,510 (−3.7%)

$43,500 + $239,700

$283,200

2020

$6,758 (+6.5%)

$43,500 + $239,700

$283,200

2019

$6,348 (+1.1%)

$41,400 + $228,100

$269,500

2018

$6,278 (+8.6%)

$41,400 + $228,100

$269,500

2017

$5,782 (+8.0%)

$36,700 + $208,000

$244,700

2016

$5,352 (+7.0%)

$31,800 + $190,500

$222,300

2013

$5,004

$29,900 + $180,200

$210,100

Tax history for 3823 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,730 (+0.1%)

$58,500 + $337,400

$395,900

2024

$6,722 (+4.0%)

$52,100 + $307,100

$359,200

2023

$6,466 (+0.8%)

$52,100 + $307,100

$359,200

2022

$6,414 (−1.5%)

$43,500 + $239,700

$283,200

2021

$6,510 (−3.7%)

$43,500 + $239,700

$283,200

2020

$6,758 (+6.5%)

$43,500 + $239,700

$283,200

2019

$6,348 (+1.1%)

$41,400 + $228,100

$269,500

2018

$6,278 (+8.6%)

$41,400 + $228,100

$269,500

2017

$5,782 (+8.0%)

$36,700 + $208,000

$244,700

2016

$5,352 (+7.0%)

$31,800 + $190,500

$222,300

2013

$5,004

$29,900 + $180,200

$210,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,632

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HALLETT ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,143
Building Sq. Ft: 4,415
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: -EX E 33F- LT 14 HALLETT ACRES

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 640
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,680
Legal Lot Number: 14
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.36
Depth Footage: 196
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: DUPLEX

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,143
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005721001000

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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Estimated sale price

$329,000 – $398,000

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Home values near 3823 38th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3839 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$292,789
3840 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1574 Sq. Ft.	$240,582

Address	Redfin Estimate
3818 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 856 Sq. Ft.	$234,011
3847 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1090 Sq. Ft.	$276,676

Address	Redfin Estimate
3833 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$322,664
3909 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1592 Sq. Ft.	$295,124

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