3833 38th St is a 1,880 square foot multi-family home on a 0.42 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 18, 2024 for $265,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $325,369.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$325,369
$60K since sold in January 2024$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 31.7% higher than the average sale price ($247K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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: 1,880
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HALLETT ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,880
Building Sq. Ft: 3,760
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 16 HALLETT ACRES
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 625
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,320
Legal Lot Number: 16
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.421
Depth Footage: 229
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005723000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$310,000 – $375,000
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