Are yards well-kept in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Do residents of Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's wildlife

Does Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's quiet

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 1208 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1208 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $167,400 .

What is the price history for 1208 E 38th St?

1208 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $96,000 in May 2021.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 1208 E 38th St?

The lot at 1208 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,469 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$167,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,296 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

1208 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,157/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 17, 2021 for $96,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$167K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last sale

$71K (+74.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$167K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$169K
May 2026	$169K
April 2026	$163K
March 2026	$157K
February 2026	$154K
January 2026	$159K
2025
December 2025	$157K
November 2025	$162K
October 2025	$162K
September 2025	$167K
August 2025	$170K
July 2025	$167K
June 2025	$168K
May 2025	$164K
April 2025	$163K
March 2025	$159K
February 2025	$151K
January 2025	$154K
2024
December 2024	$157K
November 2024	$162K
October 2024	$157K
September 2024	$157K
August 2024	$167K
July 2024	$172K
June 2024	$171K
May 2024	$167K
April 2024	$154K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$139K
January 2024	$137K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$136K
October 2023	$141K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$143K
July 2023	$153K
June 2023	$150K
May 2023	$146K
April 2023	$142K
March 2023	$147K
February 2023	$164K
January 2023	$164K
2022
December 2022	$144K
November 2022	$120K
October 2022	$110K
September 2022	$109K
August 2022	$109K
July 2022	$108K
June 2022	$108K
May 2022	$107K
April 2022	$106K
March 2022	$104K
February 2022	$103K
January 2022	$103K
2021
December 2021	$102K
November 2021	$100K
October 2021	$99K
September 2021	$99K
August 2021	$99K
July 2021	$99K
June 2021	$97K
May 2021	$96K
April 2021	$100K
March 2021	$129K
February 2021	$127K
January 2021	$125K
2020
December 2020	$126K
November 2020	$128K
October 2020	$128K
September 2020	$127K
August 2020	$128K
July 2020	$127K
June 2020	$128K
May 2020	$127K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$124K
February 2020	$123K
January 2020	$124K
2019
December 2019	$122K
November 2019	$121K
October 2019	$121K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$124K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$122K
May 2019	$120K
April 2019	$121K
March 2019	$121K
February 2019	$122K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$119K
November 2018	$119K
October 2018	$120K
September 2018	$119K
August 2018	$119K
July 2018	$117K
June 2018	$115K
May 2018	$112K
April 2018	$112K
March 2018	$110K
February 2018	$109K
January 2018	$106K
2017
December 2017	$111K
November 2017	$110K
October 2017	$111K
September 2017	$111K
August 2017	$107K
July 2017	$108K
June 2017	$105K
May 2017	$103K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$98K
February 2017	$101K
January 2017	$100K
2016
December 2016	$98K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$100K
September 2016	$98K

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
3936 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.13	$169,000	2	1	962	Off Market
1220 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.16	$184,400	3	1	1,352	Off Market
4000 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.19	$148,900	2	1	960	Off Market
4010 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.21	$148,600	2	2	790	Off Market
4012 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.24	$94,900	1	1	947	Off Market
1437 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.35	$232,300	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1431 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.34	$226,500	Studio	2	1,056	Off Market
1425 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.33	$200,300	3	1	1,096	Off Market
1419 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.32	$251,400	6	2	1,096	Off Market
1413 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.31	$240,600	6	2	1,096	Off Market
1407 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.30	$247,900	6	2	1,096	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1208 E 38th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1946

0.42 acre lot

1,296 sqft

$129/sqft

About this House

fAMILY SIZED FOUR BEDROOM. UPDATED KITCHEN. DINING AREA. NEWER ROOF, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND CARPET. LARGE LOT. HUGE STORAGE SHED. ALL APPLIANCES STAY. A REAL MUST SEE THAT'S WORTH THE $$$.

1208 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,296 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1946. It last sold for $96,000 on May 17, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $167,400, with a rent estimate of $1,579/month.

Home Details for 1208 E 38th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1946Year Updated: 1982
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 17, 2021 Source: DMMLS #626745	Sold	$96,000
Apr 19, 2021 Source: DMMLS #626745	Pending	$100,000
Apr 15, 2021 Source: DMMLS #626745	Listed For Sale	$100,000
May 28, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$61,500
Jul 10, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$69,900
May 23, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,900 Price decreased by 7%
Mar 18, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 6%
Feb 19, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$80,000 Price decreased by 14%
Feb 11, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$92,500 Price decreased by 7%
Nov 5, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$99,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,076	$170,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Stowe Elementary School
K-5
Public
313 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We've moved around so my kids have attended several different schools before selling in at Stowe. We love it. Class sizes seem smaller and everyone- from the front office to the principal- is genuinely interested in the students success. I feel like i could bring any concern i had directly to the faculty and they would be non-judgmental and helpful...(although we've yet to encounter problems!)
Parent Review
8y ago
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What Locals Say about Gray's Woods

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say it's quiet
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 1208 E 38th St

What is 1208 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1208 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $167,400.
What is the price history for 1208 E 38th St?
1208 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $96,000 in May 2021.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 1208 E 38th St?
The lot at 1208 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,469 sq ft).