OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2017 for $190K

$271,723

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,279/mo

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1 ba

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1,152

sq ft

3901 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Adorable, updated ranch on nearly half acre lot. Large eat in dining area off the kitchen, as well as tiled sun room/sitting area. 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up. LL has newly finished family room along with a good amount of storage(Appox. 330 sf finish in LL according to owner). Enjoy your evenings on the nice deck, overlooking a nicely landscaped yard with mature trees in the fenced back yard. Home has a detached 2 car garage, as well as extra parking. This home also has updates galore! New roof ('09), New AC ('10) , Fresh paint throughout, Added insulation in the attic ('12), new window coverings, & new doors, new lighting fixtures, new extended 2 stall garage ('07), & updated electrical ('09). All appliances stay. Located in NFC area. Move in ready. Do not miss out on this great house!

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jamie Thompson • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

Source:DMMLS #402838

Redfin Estimate

$271,723

$82K since sold in September 2017$1,000 since August

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 27.8% higher than the average sale price ($213K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$249,250
A
3 beds1 bath1,139 sq ft
3915 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$200,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,199 sq ft
3815 Clinton Ave, 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 JUL 17, 2026
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$212,500
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,085 sq ft
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$252,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,149 sq ft
4114 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$184,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,224 sq ft
3846 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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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

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

184

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 50 MINS AGO
$324,900
4 beds2 baths1,679 sq ft
2711 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 2 HRS AGO
$234,900
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
2903 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$515,000
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
4060 NW 46th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
$185,000
2 beds1 bath971 sq ft
4207 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$139,900
3 beds2 baths1,122 sq ft
2701 Mondamin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$115,000
2 beds1 bath600 sq ft
2004 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$270,000
3 beds2 baths1,418 sq ft
3921 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$255,000
3 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft
3416 Crestmoor Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
$299,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,764 sq ft
2018 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$245,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,119 sq ft
1900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3901 38th St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 1, 2017

Sold

$190,000

$165/sq ft

DMMLS #402838

Aug 22, 2012

Sold

$140,000

$122/sq ft

Jun 17, 2012

Listed

$140,000

$122/sq ft

+13

DMMLS #345253

Aug 14, 2009

Sold

$140,000

$122/sq ft

Apr 19, 2009

Listed

$142,900

$124/sq ft

Fabulous totally remodeled home on nearly half acre lot. Attractive kitchen with new counters and tile backsplash, tile floor, new oak cabinets and newer appliances. Spacious dining area and charming tiled sun room. Updated bath has pedestal sink, marble tile floor and bead-board wainscoting. Additional improvements include new storm doors, white 6-panel interior doors, painted trim, all new light fixtures, new windows, newer 2 car-garage. Large deck looks out on huge fenced yard with mature trees and many perennials. Lovely home.

Public Records

Jul 19, 2005

Sold

$122,000

$106/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,310 (+2.2%)

$64,900 + $183,800

$248,700

2024

$4,218 (+4.1%)

$57,900 + $167,000

$224,900

2023

$4,052 (+0.8%)

$57,900 + $167,000

$224,900

2022

$4,020 (−1.9%)

$48,400 + $132,400

$180,800

2021

$4,096 (−3.6%)

$48,400 + $132,400

$180,800

2020

$4,248 (+7.3%)

$48,400 + $132,400

$180,800

2019

$3,960 (+3.5%)

$46,000 + $126,700

$172,700

2018

$3,826 (+12.6%)

$46,000 + $126,700

$172,700

2017

$3,398 (+6.9%)

$40,700 + $115,200

$155,900

2016

$3,178 (+7.4%)

$35,400 + $102,000

$137,400

2013

$2,958

$33,300 + $98,300

$131,600

Tax history for 3901 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,310 (+2.2%)

$64,900 + $183,800

$248,700

2024

$4,218 (+4.1%)

$57,900 + $167,000

$224,900

2023

$4,052 (+0.8%)

$57,900 + $167,000

$224,900

2022

$4,020 (−1.9%)

$48,400 + $132,400

$180,800

2021

$4,096 (−3.6%)

$48,400 + $132,400

$180,800

2020

$4,248 (+7.3%)

$48,400 + $132,400

$180,800

2019

$3,960 (+3.5%)

$46,000 + $126,700

$172,700

2018

$3,826 (+12.6%)

$46,000 + $126,700

$172,700

2017

$3,398 (+6.9%)

$40,700 + $115,200

$155,900

2016

$3,178 (+7.4%)

$35,400 + $102,000

$137,400

2013

$2,958

$33,300 + $98,300

$131,600

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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: 1,152
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HALLETT ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,152
Building Sq. Ft: 1,974
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 19 HALLETT ACRES

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,320
Legal Lot Number: 19
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.421
Depth Footage: 229
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005726000000

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

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

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Estimated sale price

$259,000 – $313,000

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Home values near 3901 38th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3839 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$313,606
3833 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$327,413

Address	Redfin Estimate
3910 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$235,321
3840 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1574 Sq. Ft.	$251,710

Address	Redfin Estimate
3924 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 968 Sq. Ft.	$216,704
3847 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1090 Sq. Ft.	$279,944

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