3917 38th St is a 1,822 square foot house on a 0.42 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $377,913.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$377,913
$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 45.4% higher than the average sale price ($260K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,514 (+2.1%)
$64,900 + $359,800
$424,700
2024
$7,358 (+6.1%)
$57,900 + $326,600
$384,500
2023
$6,938 (+0.8%)
$57,900 + $326,600
$384,500
2022
$6,884 (−1.8%)
$48,400 + $254,900
$303,300
2021
$7,012 (−3.7%)
$48,400 + $254,900
$303,300
2020
$7,280 (+6.9%)
$48,400 + $254,900
$303,300
2019
$6,812 (+1.1%)
$46,000 + $243,600
$289,600
2018
$6,738 (+12.1%)
$46,000 + $243,600
$289,600
2017
$6,012 (+2.1%)
$40,700 + $221,300
$262,000
2016
$5,886 (+23.2%)
$35,400 + $195,400
$230,800
2013
$4,776
$33,300 + $188,200
$221,500
Tax history for 3917 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,514 (+2.1%)
$64,900 + $359,800
$424,700
2024
$7,358 (+6.1%)
$57,900 + $326,600
$384,500
2023
$6,938 (+0.8%)
$57,900 + $326,600
$384,500
2022
$6,884 (−1.8%)
$48,400 + $254,900
$303,300
2021
$7,012 (−3.7%)
$48,400 + $254,900
$303,300
2020
$7,280 (+6.9%)
$48,400 + $254,900
$303,300
2019
$6,812 (+1.1%)
$46,000 + $243,600
$289,600
2018
$6,738 (+12.1%)
$46,000 + $243,600
$289,600
2017
$6,012 (+2.1%)
$40,700 + $221,300
$262,000
2016
$5,886 (+23.2%)
$35,400 + $195,400
$230,800
2013
$4,776
$33,300 + $188,200
$221,500
*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
Jul 8, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,822
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Concrete
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HALLETT ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,822
Building Sq. Ft: 4,626
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 21 HALLETT ACRES
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,494
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,320
Legal Lot Number: 21
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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,822
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Polk County
APN: 10005728000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$360,000 – $435,000
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