1237 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
OFF MARKET

1237 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,574 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$162,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $899/mo*
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$162,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $899/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,574 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1237 39th St, Des Moines, IA. 1237 39th St is in the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50311. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,574 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.27 acres and was built in 1914.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1237 39th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1574 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, ScreenedFencing: Chain Link, PartialExterior: Enclosed Porch, FenceFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 217 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 10002432000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $161,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 13 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1574 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 715552Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 418-4648Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-10002432000000-R-N
Last check for updates: 43 minutes ago
Listed by Lisa Jackson, (515) 418-4648
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with: Lisa Jackson, (515) 418-4648, Realty ONE Group Impact
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#715552

Price History for 1237 39th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/22/2025$161,500Sold
DMMLS #715552
04/13/2025$161,500PendingDMMLS #715552
04/13/2025$161,500Listed For SaleDMMLS #715552
05/08/2012$105,000Sold
DMMLS #398867
04/05/2012$105,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,532
Assessment$265,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1237 39th St

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1130 35th St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
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$256,524
08/29/25
3
1.5
2,129
1331 43rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.33
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$300,000
02/24/26
3
2
1,605
1062 38th St, Des Moines, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$253,000
07/18/25
4
1.5
1,781
1143 38th St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$115,000
10/31/25
3
1
1,260
1327 39th St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$198,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,106
1618 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$146,000
06/25/25
3
2
1,297
4021 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$315,000
06/16/25
4
2
1,593
1055 40th St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$281,500
07/08/25
3
2
1,513

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Neighborhood Overview

Drake
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What Locals Say about Drake

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say there are community events

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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
    "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
    "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
    "there be a lot of party's going with all the Drake students living in the area that I live it's a lot worse during Drake relay's which are in April and there be a lot of people in the neighborhood no where to park and traffic is really bad"
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  • Trulia User
    "The Beaverdale neighborhood is unique because of its many brick style homes. Also it is very clean and a fun community. "
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  • Nico H.
    "It’s pretty quiet around the neighborhood all week til Friday night and the weekends. Bus routes are near by, there’s also a few restaurants around and fast food joints but besides grocery stores you’re gonna have drive far to shop. "
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  • Nico H.
    "There’s a lot of space to walk them and the apartments now have doggy bags. You Don’t have to worry about running into too many dogs when you walk your dog cause most people around this area have cats."
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  • Shannonmist
    "The neighborhood is dog friendly. Many people own and walk dogs. It’s a friendly neighborhood with a lot of shade and sidewalks great for walking dogs. "
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  • Andrewberndt418
    "Very easy. 10 minutes into west Des Moines. Have been communizing for 2 months and haven’t had traffic once in the morning "
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  • Chris D.
    "It’s a diverse neighborhood that isn’t right for everyone, but it is the perfect neighborhood for the right people. "
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  • Kristyne B.
    "The Drake neighborhood is very diverse. There are college students, young professionals, middle-aged professionals and retirees. People are out walking dogs at all times of day. I would be cautious going out after dark, but that's anywhere in the city."
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  • Mazie W.
    "it's really good neighborhood if you walk your dog, park is right down the hill. people often walk their dogs on our streets"
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  • Alesha P.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for over 6 years. I have very friendly neighbors whom I know by name. I enjoy my neighborhood. we have several restaurants in the area.our neighborhood is very well lit up at night I can walk around and feel safe. "
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  • Alesha P.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 years. love all the trees and the friendly neighbors. Like our school district."
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  • Chris b.
    "It's close to an expensive college but the neighborhood gets really different 2 or 3 blocks from the main campus. "
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1237 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,574 sqft single-family home built in 1914. 1237 39th St is located in Drake, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1237 39th St was last sold on May 22, 2025 for $161,500 (0% higher than the asking price of $161,500). The current Trulia Estimate for 1237 39th St is $162,600.