SOLD OCT 7, 2026

Sold on oct 2026

$186,000

•

907

sq ft

3938 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

6,500 sq ftLot Size

$205Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mi So • RE/MAX Cornerstone

Contact: (515) 255-2020

Bought with Audra Sypolt • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #746649

Redfin Estimate

$177,017

$8,983 since sold in October 2026$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.2% higher than the average sale price ($154K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$173,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,068 sq ft
3613 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$75,000
B
2 beds1 bath786 sq ft
3946 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$160,000
C
2 beds1 bath884 sq ft
4127 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$169,900
D
3 beds1 bath864 sq ft
3901 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$145,000
E
2 beds1 bath690 sq ft
5711 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$199,000
F
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
3825 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

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$185,000
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5220 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$48,000
1 bed1 bath480 sq ft
2710 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$315,000
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
3302 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310
$204,999
3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft
5602 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$188,000
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$174,900
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
5435 NW Torgerson Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$172,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft
5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$339,900
3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft
1909 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$190,000
3 beds1 bath1,241 sq ft
2714 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$194,900
3 beds2 baths704 sq ft
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Rental estimate

Est. $1,278 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 3938 57th St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 9, 2026

Sold

$185,375

$204/sq ft

DMMLS #746649

Oct 7, 2026

Sold

$186,000

$205/sq ft

Sep 23, 2026

Pending

—

Aug 26, 2026

Relisted

—

Aug 17, 2026

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2026

Listed

$184,000

$203/sq ft

DMMLS #647006

Mar 30, 2022

Sold

$160,000

$176/sq ft

Mar 6, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 2022

Listed

$160,000

$176/sq ft

DMMLS #595869

Jun 22, 2020

Sold

$92,000

$101/sq ft

May 19, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 1, 2020

Price Changed

$100,000

$110/sq ft

Feb 21, 2020

Relisted

—

Feb 14, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 3, 2020

Price Changed

$105,000

$116/sq ft

Jan 3, 2020

Price Changed

$110,000

$121/sq ft

Dec 3, 2019

Listed

$115,000

$127/sq ft

+11

Who doesn't love a 1.5 story home for the extra space. A wonderful opportunity to own a great starter house with an affordable price tag only 1 block from a grocery store and Merle Hay Mall. The finished attic is bonus area that can be utilized as a 3rd bedroom, playroom or office. Fenced yard with deck. One car detached garage. No worries with a new sewer line installed Oct 2019. Additional updates: dishwasher 2016 and sump pump 2018. Start planning your garden for spring. Call for a showing or contact your agent to make an appointment.

DMMLS #420809

Aug 22, 2014

Sold

$88,500

$98/sq ft

Jul 1, 2013

Listed

$90,000

$99/sq ft

DMMLS #316077

Nov 30, 2007

Sold

$101,000

$111/sq ft

Sep 28, 2007

Listed

$104,900

$116/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,600 (+10.2%)

$36,400 + $107,900

$144,300

2025

$2,360 (+2.3%)

$36,400 + $107,900

$144,300

2024

$2,308 (−2.2%)

$31,700 + $96,100

$127,800

2023

$2,360 (−7.5%)

$31,700 + $96,100

$127,800

2022

$2,550 (−5.3%)

$27,900 + $81,100

$109,000

2021

$2,692 (−3.8%)

$27,900 + $81,100

$109,000

2020

$2,798 (+8.4%)

$27,900 + $81,100

$109,000

2019

$2,582 (+1.0%)

$26,000 + $81,900

$107,900

2018

$2,556 (+7.8%)

$26,000 + $81,900

$107,900

2017

$2,372 (+20.0%)

$22,700 + $73,400

$96,100

2016

$1,976 (+7.2%)

$20,400 + $67,300

$87,700

2013

$1,844

$19,000 + $64,100

$83,100

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

130 ft.

Lot size

6,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

907

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10009498007000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

N3B

Neighborhood District

N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.149
Lot Size Acres: 0.149
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X130
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Resale

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,719.94

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 907
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009498007000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

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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

Des Moines, IA • 50310

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

93/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.3 hrs

5.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$169,000 – $204,000

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Home values near 3938 57th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3950 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 744 Sq. Ft.	$227,993
3915 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$199,054
3943 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 907 Sq. Ft.	$224,566
3918 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 907 Sq. Ft.	$194,900
3935 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$195,102
3914 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$161,508
3922 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 907 Sq. Ft.	$182,780

Address	Redfin Estimate
4005 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$204,268
3919 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$193,623
3926 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$182,433
4010 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 621 Sq. Ft.	$113,129
3942 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$157,049
3934 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 907 Sq. Ft.	$182,276
3923 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$145,888

Address	Redfin Estimate
4001 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1042 Sq. Ft.	$244,407
4000 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 567 Sq. Ft.	$155,220
3931 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$175,569
3930 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$193,948
3939 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 728 Sq. Ft.	$187,152
3927 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 752 Sq. Ft.	$183,658
3946 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$207,328

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