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 2005 E 38th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2005 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $227,600 .

What is the price history for 2005 E 38th Ct?

2005 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $226,500 in September 2022.

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 2005 E 38th Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 2005 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2005 E 38th Ct?

The lot at 2005 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$227,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
856 sqft

2005 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 19, 2022 for $226,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$228K

Since last month

$3K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.2%)

Since last sale

$800 (+0.4%)

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 increased by +93% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$227K
August 2026	$227K
July 2026	$230K
June 2026	$231K
May 2026	$230K
April 2026	$230K
March 2026	$227K
February 2026	$226K
January 2026	$226K
2025
December 2025	$223K
November 2025	$227K
October 2025	$228K
September 2025	$227K
August 2025	$230K
July 2025	$229K
June 2025	$233K
May 2025	$233K
April 2025	$232K
March 2025	$232K
February 2025	$230K
January 2025	$230K
2024
December 2024	$232K
November 2024	$233K
October 2024	$231K
September 2024	$229K
August 2024	$228K
July 2024	$229K
June 2024	$229K
May 2024	$233K
April 2024	$238K
March 2024	$245K
February 2024	$246K
January 2024	$244K
2023
December 2023	$238K
November 2023	$238K
October 2023	$236K
September 2023	$235K
August 2023	$233K
July 2023	$235K
June 2023	$234K
May 2023	$235K
April 2023	$234K
March 2023	$233K
February 2023	$231K
January 2023	$228K
2022
December 2022	$229K
November 2022	$229K
October 2022	$228K
September 2022	$227K
August 2022	$227K
July 2022	$222K
June 2022	$163K
May 2022	$162K
April 2022	$156K
March 2022	$155K
February 2022	$153K
January 2022	$152K
2021
December 2021	$152K
November 2021	$154K
October 2021	$155K
September 2021	$155K
August 2021	$155K
July 2021	$156K
June 2021	$153K
May 2021	$148K
April 2021	$146K
March 2021	$143K
February 2021	$139K
January 2021	$140K
2020
December 2020	$139K
November 2020	$139K
October 2020	$138K
September 2020	$139K
August 2020	$135K
July 2020	$133K
June 2020	$132K
May 2020	$130K
April 2020	$133K
March 2020	$134K
February 2020	$134K
January 2020	$134K
2019
December 2019	$135K
November 2019	$134K
October 2019	$134K
September 2019	$133K
August 2019	$133K
July 2019	$135K
June 2019	$136K
May 2019	$130K
April 2019	$130K
March 2019	$129K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$134K
2018
December 2018	$134K
November 2018	$135K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$132K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$130K
May 2018	$127K
April 2018	$128K
March 2018	$127K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$122K
2017
December 2017	$123K
November 2017	$124K
October 2017	$125K
September 2017	$125K
August 2017	$124K
July 2017	$125K
June 2017	$124K
May 2017	$124K
April 2017	$126K
March 2017	$124K
February 2017	$126K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$124K
November 2016	$121K
October 2016	$117K
September 2016	$118K

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
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$182,000	05/15/26	3	1	840

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
2009 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$184,700	2	2	810	Off Market
2013 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$191,500	3	1	884	Off Market
2017 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$242,100	3	1	884	Off Market
2107 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$184,300	3	2	1	Off Market
2111 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$177,300	3	1	778	Off Market
2113 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$174,900	2	1	784	Off Market
2001 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$259,600	4	2	1,032	Off Market
1925 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	-	3	1	864	Off Market
1914 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$139,900	2	1	572	Off Market
2012 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$206,600	3	1	960	Off Market
2014 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$195,400	3	1	1,292	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

1998

Living Area

856 sqft

Price/Sqft

$266

Parking

Garage

About this House

Vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring, new neutral(light gray) paint. Professionally landscaped. Updated lighting and fixtures.
Updated kitchen and bathroom.

2005 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 856 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1998. It last sold for $226,500 on Sep 19, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $227,600, with a rent estimate of $1,244/month.

Home Details for 2005 E 38th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, VinylFoundation Type: ConcreteLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1998
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 20, 2022 Source: DMMLS #656356	Pending	$225,000
Sep 19, 2022 Source: DMMLS #656356	Sold	$226,500
Sep 16, 2022 Source: DMMLS #656356	PendingToActive	$225,000
Jul 17, 2022 Source: DMMLS #656356	Pending	$225,000
Jul 15, 2022 Source: DMMLS #656356	Listed For Sale	$225,000
Oct 1, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$81,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,556	$204,400

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

Brubaker Elementary School
K-5
Public
551 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him there
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Gray's Woods

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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 2005 E 38th Ct

What is 2005 E 38th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2005 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $227,600.
What is the price history for 2005 E 38th Ct?
2005 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $226,500 in September 2022.
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 2005 E 38th Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 2005 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2005 E 38th Ct?
The lot at 2005 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).