E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
FOR SALE
0.88 ACRES

$70,000

    E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Est. Mortgage $527/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    0.88 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around E 38th St.
    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Discover a unique chance to bring your vision to life on this expansive lot, ideally located in a well-established neighborhood on Des Moines' East Side. Bring your own builder and customize it to fit your exact needs. Spanning just under an acre, this property offers ample space and flexibility, including the potential to be divided into two separate lots. Imagine building your dream home or a modern residential project in a sought-after area that combines convenience, community, and charm. With a five-year tax abatement for new construction, this is an opportunity that savvy developers and homeowners can’t afford to overlook. Plus, there are no restrictive covenants here so you have the flexibility to do whatever you desire. Don’t miss out on securing this prime piece of real estate where the possibilities are endless. Act now to turn your vision into reality!
    Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Bob Eisenlauer, (515) 979-2883
    RE/MAX Revolution
    Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
    Source: DMMLS, MLS#708816
    Also Listed on DMMLS.

    Home Details for E 38th St

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 625Days on Market: 180+

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 060/00598000000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $70,000

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Des Moines
    School Information
    Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 708816

    HOA

    Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 0.88 acres

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 708816Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 979-2883Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06000598000000-R-N

    Additional Information

    Days On Market Replication: 625

    Around this home

    What Locals Say about Des Moines

    At least 1190 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 81 % Say car is needed

    • 81 % Say parking is easy

    • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 66 % Say kids play outside

    • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 53 % Say it's quiet

    • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 51 % Say there's wildlife

    • 31 % Say there are community events

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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      "Perfect for a college student or parent if a grad student. Safe and easy bus access. Free parking. Nice walkable area. Close to restaurants, coffee and groceries. Great neighborhood."
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    • Bailee Huddleson
      "I have had multiple encounters with my neighbors. They remain friendly and keep to themselves. Every once in awhile you will someone walking around that looks a little sus but I’ve had a good experience for the most part. "
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    • Monica Xlo
      "Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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    • Emily Andersen
      "There are lots of families in our area with so many parks and schools! It’s an amazing place to live and raise kids "
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    • Emily Andersen
      "They would love it!! The sidewalks and neighborhood are very walkable! Lots of parks within walking distance"
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    • Paula Cuffee
      "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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    • H7yhsxjr7g
      "I’ve lived here for 13 years and people seem to be very friendly. Most will wave as you drive by and say hi in passing."
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    • H7yhsxjr7g
      "People walk there dogs all over the neighborhood. Dogs are very quiet in the neighborhood as well and there are many pet owners that live around here."
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    • Monica Xlo
      "Quiet city, easy to get around. Lots of parks to play at during the summer and many indoor places as well. City has many employment opportunities án lots of housing development "
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    • Britnee Nichols
      "It’s a very nice place to live eat learn grown walk your pets I’d recommend you liff be e here n start your family "
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    • Michael Mcgehee
      "Beaverdale is a blend of Norman Rockwell/Mayberry/Leave it to Beaver, we all are on first name basis and wave at each other when passing by."
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    • Cicily Hook
      "There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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    • Michael Mcgehee
      "Nonexistent, I work from home. If I did commute, it’s relative easy access to freeway, highway or local routes."
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    • Lisa Burner
      "Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
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    • Hk2mhqcny6
      "Livable awesome neighbors dog friendly kid friendly quite plenty of parking room when there’s an event "
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    • Meek H.
      "Golf is pretty big at the Wakanda Club nearby, Greys Lake is also just a nice area but not too many big events happen here"
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    • Trulia User
      "Everything about it is great it’s peaceful it were cozy but now I’m looking for something much newer and something that fits me."
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    • Trulia User
      "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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    • Trulia User
      "people have e dogs here it's good for dogs. People puck up after their dogs. People also watch out for other people s dogs."
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    • Trulia User
      "Quiet, safe, cute houses, nice trees, fun to bike through, low traffic, solid food choices, good grocery store"
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    • Trulia User
      "Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
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    • Trulia User
      "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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    • Trulia User
      "lots of people walking their dogs and always smiling and very friendly. makes me want to get my own dog to walk cause their always so happy!!"
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    • Trulia User
      "my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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    • Trulia User
      "I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
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    • Trulia User
      "There's a variety in ages of the kids in the neighborhood and it's safe to play outside. Schools nearby. Public library and pool in the area as well as parks."
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    • Trulia User
      "Trick or treating…but the best part of our neighborhoods are the parks!!! The schools have the best playgrounds too!!"
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    • Trulia User
      "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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    • Trulia User
      "I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
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    • Trulia User
      "it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
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    • Trulia User
      "shops in the neighborhood parks in the neighborhood that have event's at it. and restaurants that offer special deals "
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    • Trulia User
      "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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    • Trulia User
      "Great commute. Next to bus station. They're skywalks that are easy to access with a map inside of the skywalk."
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    • Trulia User
      "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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    • Marlene Brown Ackiss
      " I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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    • Trulia User
      "that the area is safe for their kids to live in and that it people and that their kids don't have too much to worry about in their neighborhood around their home or at school "
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    • Trulia User
      "Not immediate access to I-80 or 235, but major roads (Douglas, Hickman) are close and make it a little more convenient. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Nice place to live. I recommend it. Friendly neighbors. A mix of younger families and older residents "
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    • Trulia User
      "WatLao temple event that is held every 3rd weekend in June. Not very many neighbors participate in any events as far as gatherings. Lots of people roam the streets especially kids. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Good neighborhood to live in and raise a good family with good family values and great outdoor activities"
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    Market trends in Des Moines

    Last updated July 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $215K
    $3.57K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.2%
    0.1%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $191
    $0    MoM
    Available listings
    1022
    12    MoM

    Home Value

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    Comparable sales

    These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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    Property Type
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    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    2816 NE Norwood Ln, Des Moines, IA
    1.08
    Lot/Land
    $37,830
    03/16/26
    -
    -
    NE 39th Ave, Des Moines, IA
    1.25
    Lot/Land
    $50,000
    05/29/26
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    0.80
    Lot/Land
    $160,000
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    2.17
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    $62,500
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    3119 Woodbury Cir, Des Moines, IA
    2.28
    Lot/Land
    $62,000
    12/17/25
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    1408 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA
    2.31
    Lot/Land
    $15,000
    09/02/26
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    2.28
    Lot/Land
    $60,000
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    1.65
    Lot/Land
    $315,000
    04/16/26
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    1.82
    Lot/Land
    $10,000
    11/07/25
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    2.28
    Lot/Land
    $82,000
    06/15/26
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    Nearby home prices

    Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    4208 NE 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.07
    $299,200
    3
    2
    1,440
    Off Market
    4339 NE 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.29
    $360,100
    3
    2
    2,244
    Off Market
    3936 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.29
    $450,500
    4
    2.5
    2,154
    Off Market
    4001 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.31
    $365,800
    4
    3.5
    2,474
    Off Market
    4326 NE 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.35
    $177,000
    2
    1
    1,124
    Off Market
    4571 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.38
    $230,000
    4
    1.5
    1,160
    For Sale
    3924-3926 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.39
    $268,000
    5
    4
    2,640
    Recently Sold
    4285 NE 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.42
    $217,000
    2
    2
    1,320
    Off Market
    3871 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.40
    $225,500
    2
    2
    952
    Off Market
    3985 E Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.42
    $472,000
    3
    2
    1,541
    Off Market
    4120 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    0.42
    $289,900
    3
    2
    1,566
    For Sale

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Dec 9, 2024
    Source: DMMLS #708816
    		Listed For Sale
    $70,000
    Apr 20, 2021
    Source: DMMLS #619759
    		Sold
    $48,000
    Dec 23, 2020
    Source: Agent Provided
    		Listed For Sale
    $50,000

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    Frequently asked questions about E 38th St

    • How big is E 38th St?
      E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,115 sq ft).
    • What is the price per acre for E 38th St?
      E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is listed at $70,000, or about $80K per acre.
    • What are the closest schools to E 38th St?
      The closest schools to E 38th St in Des Moines, IA are Clay Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Southeast Polk High School (rated 8/10), Southeast Polk Junior High School (rated 5/10).
    • What is the price history for E 38th St?
      E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in April 2021.
    E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Dec 9, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 708816.