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

$161,800

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

1237 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 22, 2025 for $161,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$162K
Since last month
Increased$600 (+0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$100 (+0.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$500 (+0.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value decreased by -2% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$162K
July 2026$161K
June 2026$160K
May 2026$162K
April 2026$162K
March 2026$161K
February 2026$162K
January 2026$160K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1310 40th St, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$333,000
06/22/26
3
2
1,697
1333 39th St, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$200,000
07/30/26
2
2
1,411
4015 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$233,000
06/23/26
4
2.5
1,572
1130 35th St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$256,524
08/29/25
3
1.5
2,129
1331 43rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$300,000
02/24/26
3
2
1,605
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
1343 43rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$301,000
04/07/26
3
1
1,680

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3815 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.06
$163,500
2
1
1,031
Off Market
1231 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.03
$274,500
3
2
1,557
For Sale
3828 Hunter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.07
$269,900
3
2
1,759
For Sale
1315 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.07
$287,700
3
2
1,395
Off Market
1319 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.08
$314,900
4
3
1,972
For Sale
1217 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.05
$208,300
4
-
1,832
Off Market
1327 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.10
$198,000
2
1
1,106
Recently Sold
3823 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.08
$155,500
4
2
1,862
Off Market
3807 Hunter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.12
$240,300
4
1
1,245
Off Market
1333 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.11
$229,900
2
2
1,411
For Sale
1242 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.12
$320,000
4
1.5
2,438
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1914
Lot Size
0.27 acres
Living Area
1,574 sqft
Price/Sqft
$103
Parking
Garage

About this House

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.
1237 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,574 sqft single-family home in Drake, built in 1914. It last sold for the $161,500 asking price on May 22, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $161,800, with a rent estimate of $1,987/month.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours 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

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 22, 2025
Source: DMMLS #715552
Sold
$161,500
Apr 13, 2025
Source: DMMLS #715552
Pending
$161,500
Apr 13, 2025
Source: DMMLS #715552
Listed For Sale
$161,500
May 8, 2012
Source: DMMLS #398867
Sold
$105,000
Apr 5, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$105,000

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

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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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    "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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 1237 39th St

  • What is 1237 39th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1237 39th St in Des Moines, IA is $161,800.
  • What is the price history for 1237 39th St?
    1237 39th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $161,500 in May 2025.
  • 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.
  • Does 1237 39th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1237 39th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1237 39th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1237 39th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

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