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OFF MARKET

1917 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

2 Beds
1 Bath
946 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$147,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,010/mo*

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$147,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,010/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

946 sqft

(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

INVESTOR SPECIAL. This home features two bedrooms and one bathroom with lots of great potential in the home and lot surrounding it! Hurry before this one gets away!!!

1917 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 946 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1925. It last sold for $34,000 on Mar 27, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $147,900, with a rent estimate of $1,473/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1917 E 39th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 2021
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price History for 1917 E 39th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/27/2020	$34,000	Sold	DMMLS #597882
Recording Date 03/27/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/26/2020	$35,000	Pending	Agent Provided

02/10/2020	$35,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-3%)
01/31/2020	$36,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-10%)
01/23/2020	$40,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,338
Assessment	$105,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1917 E 39th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3504 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$25,000	04/16/26	2	1	604
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
4222 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.59	Single-Family Home	$17,000	12/30/25	2	1	892

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OFF MARKET
Est. $183,600
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1,104 sqft
2012 E 39th Ct,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $151,200
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OFF MARKET
Est. $165,600
3 bd
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2005 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,700
3 bd
2 ba
816 sqft
2009 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,800
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
2013 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Local Realty Company
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,000
3 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
2017 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
5 bd
1 ba
853 sqft
1916 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,100
3 bd
2 ba
853 sqft
1932 E 39th St,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $243,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,034 sqft
2004 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
BHHS First Realty Ankeny
OFF MARKET
Est. $152,600
2 bd
1 ba
996 sqft
2014 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,100
3 bd
1 ba
884 sqft
2020 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,133 sqft
2022 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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