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 2018 E 38th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2018 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $192,100 .

What is the price history for 2018 E 38th Ct?

2018 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $157,900 in March 2021.

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 2018 E 38th Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 2018 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2018 E 38th Ct have a pool?

Yes, 2018 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$192,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
816 sqft

2018 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 26, 2021 for $157,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$192K

Since last month

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last sale

$34K (+21.7%)

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 +60% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$192K
August 2026	$192K
July 2026	$194K
June 2026	$195K
May 2026	$193K
April 2026	$193K
March 2026	$189K
February 2026	$187K
January 2026	$188K
2025
December 2025	$185K
November 2025	$190K
October 2025	$192K
September 2025	$193K
August 2025	$194K
July 2025	$194K
June 2025	$195K
May 2025	$194K
April 2025	$193K
March 2025	$192K
February 2025	$189K
January 2025	$189K
2024
December 2024	$192K
November 2024	$194K
October 2024	$195K
September 2024	$193K
August 2024	$195K
July 2024	$195K
June 2024	$195K
May 2024	$195K
April 2024	$191K
March 2024	$188K
February 2024	$186K
January 2024	$184K
2023
December 2023	$186K
November 2023	$184K
October 2023	$186K
September 2023	$186K
August 2023	$187K
July 2023	$186K
June 2023	$184K
May 2023	$183K
April 2023	$179K
March 2023	$176K
February 2023	$172K
January 2023	$172K
2022
December 2022	$171K
November 2022	$178K
October 2022	$180K
September 2022	$183K
August 2022	$182K
July 2022	$181K
June 2022	$180K
May 2022	$178K
April 2022	$178K
March 2022	$174K
February 2022	$172K
January 2022	$172K
2021
December 2021	$171K
November 2021	$169K
October 2021	$166K
September 2021	$165K
August 2021	$166K
July 2021	$166K
June 2021	$163K
May 2021	$161K
April 2021	$159K
March 2021	$160K
February 2021	$160K
January 2021	$163K
2020
December 2020	$141K
November 2020	$141K
October 2020	$141K
September 2020	$141K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$138K
June 2020	$137K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$138K
March 2020	$138K
February 2020	$137K
January 2020	$137K
2019
December 2019	$136K
November 2019	$134K
October 2019	$133K
September 2019	$135K
August 2019	$134K
July 2019	$137K
June 2019	$138K
May 2019	$135K
April 2019	$131K
March 2019	$131K
February 2019	$130K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$132K
November 2018	$133K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$130K
May 2018	$130K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$130K
February 2018	$129K
January 2018	$128K
2017
December 2017	$128K
November 2017	$127K
October 2017	$127K
September 2017	$127K
August 2017	$125K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$126K
May 2017	$125K
April 2017	$125K
March 2017	$125K
February 2017	$126K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$123K
November 2016	$122K
October 2016	$119K
September 2016	$120K

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	0.16	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.28	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
2016 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$180,300	3	1	816	Off Market
2014 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$195,400	3	1	1,292	Off Market
2012 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$206,600	3	1	960	Off Market
1914 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$139,900	2	1	572	Off Market
1925 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	-	3	1	864	Off Market
2110 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$211,100	2	1	1,290	Off Market
2116 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$197,300	3	1	855	Off Market
2120 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$171,900	3	1.5	855	Off Market
2200 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$167,900	3	1	1,200	Off Market
2206 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$192,800	4	2	1,355	Off Market
2208 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$173,000	2	1	1,500	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

1961

Living Area

816 sqft

Price/Sqft

$235

Parking

Garage

About this House

Say hello to the this beautiful eastside Des Moines ranch. This home is perfect for the first time home buyer, as it is turn key with all appliances included in the house and garage. This home is a 2 bed on the main level with an additional room in the basement that does not have an egress window. Step out of the sunroom onto the deck that leads you to the pool The garage is the perfect mancave or workshop. It has running water and a gas heater and stainless steel counters for preparing food or working on things. The furnace & AC were both replaced in 2016, entire new driveway in 2017, new roof on the garage in 2020, roof on the house and replacement windows in 2014. Call for a private showing today

2018 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 816 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1961. It last sold for $157,900 on Mar 26, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $192,100, with a rent estimate of $1,369/month.

Home Details for 2018 E 38th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
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
Mar 26, 2021 Source: DMMLS #620643	Sold	$157,900
Feb 3, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$159,900 Price decreased by 4%
Jan 15, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$165,900
Dec 9, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$101,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,094	$188,200

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 2018 E 38th Ct

What is 2018 E 38th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2018 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $192,100.
What is the price history for 2018 E 38th Ct?
2018 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $157,900 in March 2021.
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 2018 E 38th Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 2018 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2018 E 38th Ct have a pool?
Yes, 2018 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA has a pool.