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 1241 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1241 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $82,900 .

What is the price history for 1241 E 38th St?

1241 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $14,500 in December 2011.

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 1241 E 38th St?

The lot at 1241 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,202 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$82,900

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
784 sqft (on 0.88 acres)

1241 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $610/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 20, 2011 for $14,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$82.9K

Since last month

$400 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$9K (+11.6%)

Since last sale

$70K (+479.3%)

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 -28% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$84K
August 2026	$83K
July 2026	$84K
June 2026	$83K
May 2026	$85K
April 2026	$82K
March 2026	$81K
February 2026	$75K
January 2026	$76K
2025
December 2025	$78K
November 2025	$77K
October 2025	$71K
September 2025	$73K
August 2025	$75K
July 2025	$77K
June 2025	$68K
May 2025	$71K
April 2025	$69K
March 2025	$67K
January 2025	$65K
2024
December 2024	$71K
November 2024	$68K
October 2024	$78K
September 2024	$76K
August 2024	$86K
July 2024	$80K
May 2024	$82K
April 2024	$78K
March 2024	$77K
February 2024	$70K
January 2024	$71K
2023
December 2023	$76K
November 2023	$73K
October 2023	$75K
September 2023	$74K
August 2023	$74K
July 2023	$88K
June 2023	$77K
March 2023	$60K
February 2023	$58K
January 2023	$59K
2022
October 2022	$61K
September 2022	$59K
August 2022	$56K
May 2022	$71K
April 2022	$71K
March 2022	$72K
2021
May 2021	$168K
April 2021	$159K
March 2021	$170K
February 2021	$174K
January 2021	$180K
2020
December 2020	$173K
November 2020	$178K
October 2020	$196K
September 2020	$245K
August 2020	$186K
July 2020	$177K
April 2020	$171K
March 2020	$166K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$170K
2019
December 2019	$170K
November 2019	$171K
October 2019	$178K
September 2019	$182K
August 2019	$183K
July 2019	$180K
June 2019	$176K
May 2019	$172K
April 2019	$143K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$133K
January 2019	$132K
2018
December 2018	$126K
November 2018	$110K
October 2018	$97K
September 2018	$100K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$88K
June 2018	$81K
May 2018	$78K
April 2018	$76K
March 2018	$76K
February 2018	$72K
January 2018	$69K
2017
December 2017	$114K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$93K
September 2017	$91K
August 2017	$91K
July 2017	$82K
June 2017	$75K
May 2017	$77K
April 2017	$76K
March 2017	$78K
February 2017	$78K
January 2017	$67K
2016
December 2016	$102K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$118K
September 2016	$117K

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.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3724 Indianapolis Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$260,000	09/26/25	2	1	741

Home facts updated by county records

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
1300 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$237,200	3	1	1,880	Off Market
1305 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$83,400	2	1	702	Off Market
1305 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.15	$111,800	2	1	960	Off Market
4040 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.21	$192,400	3	1	1,073	Off Market
4112 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.27	$165,200	3	1	837	Off Market
1302 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.33	$123,700	4	1	1,271	Off Market
1232 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$296,000	2	2	1,411	Off Market
4019 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.14	$331,100	3	2	1,928	Off Market
4035 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.17	$211,900	2	1	960	Off Market
4111 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.27	$235,900	3	1	1,137	Off Market
4131 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.32	$335,500	3	2	1,591	Off Market
1241 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.39	$205,500	2	1	912	Off Market

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

1920

Lot Size

0.88 acres

Living Area

784 sqft

Price/Sqft

$106

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1241 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA. 1241 E 38th St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 784 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.88 acres and was built in 1920.

1241 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 784 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1920. It last sold for $14,500 on Dec 20, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $82,900, with a rent estimate of $869/month.

Home Details for 1241 E 38th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.88 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 20, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$14,500
Sep 13, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$4,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$542	$30,500

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 1241 E 38th St

What is 1241 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1241 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $82,900.
What is the price history for 1241 E 38th St?
1241 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $14,500 in December 2011.
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 1241 E 38th St?
The lot at 1241 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,202 sq ft).