4315 38th St is a 1,654 square foot house on a 2.9 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $249,715.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
2.9 acresLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$249,715
$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 31.2% higher than the average sale price ($190K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,366 (−1.6%)
$52,800 + $164,900
$217,700
2024
$3,420 (−12.1%)
$47,400 + $149,500
$196,900
2023
$3,890 (+1.3%)
$47,400 + $149,500
$196,900
2022
$3,840 (+6.1%)
$44,300 + $131,900
$176,200
2021
$3,620 (+2.0%)
$44,300 + $131,900
$176,200
2020
$3,550 (+5.3%)
$44,300 + $131,900
$176,200
2019
$3,372 (−0.9%)
$39,600 + $119,400
$159,000
2018
$3,402 (−2.0%)
$39,600 + $119,400
$159,000
2017
$3,472 (−5.8%)
$35,600 + $110,200
$145,800
2016
$3,684 (+4.8%)
$33,000 + $104,700
$137,700
2013
$3,514
$34,000 + $110,500
$144,500
Tax history for 4315 38th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,366 (−1.6%)
$52,800 + $164,900
$217,700
2024
$3,420 (−12.1%)
$47,400 + $149,500
$196,900
2023
$3,890 (+1.3%)
$47,400 + $149,500
$196,900
2022
$3,840 (+6.1%)
$44,300 + $131,900
$176,200
2021
$3,620 (+2.0%)
$44,300 + $131,900
$176,200
2020
$3,550 (+5.3%)
$44,300 + $131,900
$176,200
2019
$3,372 (−0.9%)
$39,600 + $119,400
$159,000
2018
$3,402 (−2.0%)
$39,600 + $119,400
$159,000
2017
$3,472 (−5.8%)
$35,600 + $110,200
$145,800
2016
$3,684 (+4.8%)
$33,000 + $104,700
$137,700
2013
$3,514
$34,000 + $110,500
$144,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N2A
Neighborhood District
N2a is intended for contemporary, large size lots for single- and two-household residential houses within a more flexible building form and located in contemporary neighborhoods pursuant to House A building type in section 135- 2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 672
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,654
Building Sq. Ft: 2,326
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: ALL LTS A & 10 & PART B NWLY OF LT 10 LYING BETWEEN E & W LINES LT 10 PROJECTED DUE N OP NW 1/4 SEC 21-79-23
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 704
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 126,376
Legal Lot Number: A
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 2.901
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,654
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Polk County
APN: 06008986017000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clay Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
SOUTHEAST Polk Middle School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
Southeast Polk High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $288,000
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