1408 E  38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
FOR SALE
0.88 ACRES

$22,000

Original price: $29,000

    1408 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Gray's Woods

    Home Highlights

    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 1408 E 38th St.
    • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    This lot/land is located at 1408 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA. 1408 E 38th St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. It is currently for sale and has been listed on Trulia for 574 days. This property is listed for $22,000. This property has a lot size of 0.88 acres.
    Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Audra Sypolt, (515) 783-8310
    RE/MAX Concepts
    Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
    Source: DMMLS, MLS#711062
    Also Listed on DMMLS.

    Home Details for 1408 E 38th St

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Not on Waterfront

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 566Days on Market: 180+

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 06000614000000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $22,000

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Des Moines

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 711062

    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: 711062Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 783-8310Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06000614000000-R-N

    Additional Information

    Days On Market Replication: 566

    Neighborhood Overview

    Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

    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.
    • Canas n.
      "Busy area. Close to shopping, convenience store, fast food. Pocket quiet areas. Good neighbors...... "

    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

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    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
    0.53
    Lot/Land
    $10,000
    11/07/25
    -
    -
    1.52
    Lot/Land
    $34,900
    06/24/26
    -
    -
    1.47
    Lot/Land
    $27,500
    04/14/26
    -
    -
    1.54
    Lot/Land
    $400,000
    02/27/26
    -
    -
    1.56
    Lot/Land
    $425,000
    10/03/25
    -
    -
    1.97
    Lot/Land
    $62,500
    07/31/26
    -
    -
    1.93
    Lot/Land
    $33,000
    10/31/25
    -
    -
    1.81
    Lot/Land
    $25,000
    05/20/26
    -
    -
    2.06
    Lot/Land
    $130,000
    05/26/26
    -
    -

    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
    0.03
    $59,900
    -
    -
    -
    For Sale
    0.08
    $181,800
    3
    1
    840
    Off Market
    0.12
    $123,000
    2
    1
    616
    Off Market
    0.09
    $150,100
    2
    1
    576
    Off Market
    0.13
    $372,900
    5
    3
    1,468
    For Sale
    0.12
    $160,000
    3
    1
    1,029
    Recently Sold
    0.10
    $128,500
    4
    2
    1,366
    Off Market
    0.09
    $195,400
    3
    2
    864
    Off Market
    0.12
    $155,000
    3
    1
    1,131
    For Sale
    0.16
    $435,000
    3
    2
    1,904
    Recently Sold
    0.15
    $154,000
    2
    1
    849
    Recently Sold

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Aug 18, 2026
    Source: DMMLS #711062
    PriceChange
    $22,000
    Price decreased by 24%
    Apr 13, 2026
    Source: DMMLS #711062
    PriceChange
    $29,000
    Price decreased by 12%
    Jan 23, 2026
    Source: DMMLS #711062
    PriceChange
    $33,000
    Price decreased by 20%
    Oct 21, 2025
    Source: DMMLS #711062
    PriceChange
    $41,000
    Price decreased by 9%
    Jul 10, 2025
    Source: DMMLS #711062
    PriceChange
    $45,000
    Price decreased by 10%

    LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

    Audra Sypolt, RE/MAX Concepts
    Agent Phone: (515) 783-8310
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    Frequently asked questions about 1408 E 38th St

    • How big is 1408 E 38th St?
      1408 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,115 sq ft).
    • What is the price per acre for 1408 E 38th St?
      1408 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is listed at $22,000, or about $25K per acre.
    • What are the closest schools to 1408 E 38th St?
      The closest schools to 1408 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA are East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10), Stowe Elementary School (rated 3/10).
    • What is the price history for 1408 E 38th St?
      1408 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $45,000 in November 2023.
    1408 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a lot/land. 1408 E 38th St is located in Gray's Woods, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Jan 30, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 711062.