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 2203 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2203 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $190,000 .

What is the price history for 2203 E 38th St?

2203 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $103,500 in June 2004.

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 2203 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2203 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2203 E 38th St have a pool?

Yes, 2203 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$190,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
840 sqft

2203 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2004 for $103,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$190K

Since last month

$5K (-2.7%)

Since last year

$300 (-0.2%)

Since last sale

$86K (+82.6%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$189K
July 2026	$194K
June 2026	$196K
May 2026	$192K
April 2026	$190K
March 2026	$187K
February 2026	$183K
January 2026	$182K
2025
December 2025	$178K
November 2025	$184K
October 2025	$186K
September 2025	$189K
August 2025	$189K
July 2025	$193K
June 2025	$189K
May 2025	$188K
April 2025	$187K
March 2025	$183K
February 2025	$179K
January 2025	$179K
2024
December 2024	$183K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$183K
September 2024	$184K
August 2024	$186K
July 2024	$186K
June 2024	$186K
May 2024	$186K
April 2024	$178K
March 2024	$175K
February 2024	$172K
January 2024	$167K
2023
December 2023	$170K
November 2023	$169K
October 2023	$171K
September 2023	$170K
August 2023	$171K
July 2023	$175K
June 2023	$174K
May 2023	$171K
April 2023	$167K
March 2023	$163K
February 2023	$158K
January 2023	$158K
2022
December 2022	$159K
November 2022	$162K
October 2022	$166K
September 2022	$168K
August 2022	$166K
July 2022	$167K
June 2022	$166K
May 2022	$165K
April 2022	$159K
March 2022	$151K
February 2022	$143K
January 2022	$144K
2021
December 2021	$146K
November 2021	$147K
October 2021	$149K
September 2021	$149K
August 2021	$150K
July 2021	$152K
June 2021	$149K
May 2021	$143K
April 2021	$138K
March 2021	$139K
February 2021	$137K
January 2021	$135K
2020
December 2020	$134K
November 2020	$134K
October 2020	$135K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$130K
July 2020	$129K
June 2020	$129K
May 2020	$130K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$139K
February 2020	$139K
January 2020	$139K
2019
December 2019	$139K
November 2019	$138K
October 2019	$133K
September 2019	$133K
August 2019	$134K
July 2019	$136K
June 2019	$137K
May 2019	$136K
April 2019	$132K
March 2019	$130K
February 2019	$130K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$131K
November 2018	$131K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$129K
July 2018	$128K
June 2018	$127K
May 2018	$127K
April 2018	$126K
March 2018	$125K
February 2018	$123K
January 2018	$123K
2017
December 2017	$126K
November 2017	$123K
October 2017	$122K
September 2017	$123K
August 2017	$124K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$126K
May 2017	$126K
April 2017	$122K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$116K
January 2017	$114K
2016
December 2016	$113K
November 2016	$114K
October 2016	$114K
September 2016	$113K

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	0.11	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.22	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
2205 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$205,500	3	1	896	Off Market
2230 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$167,900	2	1	1,084	Off Market
2208 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$173,000	2	1	1,500	Off Market
2206 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$193,600	4	2	1,355	Off Market
2200 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$169,100	3	1	1,200	Off Market
2120 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$173,300	3	1.5	855	Off Market
2121 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$195,000	2	1	897	Off Market
2109 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$185,000	3	1	801	Off Market
2107 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$225,000	3	2	1,576	Off Market
1925 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$138,500	2	1	1,133	Off Market
1917 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.14	$159,400	2	1	840	Off Market
1903 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.17	$165,300	4	2	1,000	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

1971

Living Area

840 sqft

Price/Sqft

$226

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2203 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA. 2203 E 38th St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 840 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6316 sqft and was built in 1971.

2203 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1971. It last sold for $103,500 on Jun 29, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $190,000, with a rent estimate of $1,464/month.

Home Details for 2203 E 38th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971
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
Jun 29, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$103,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,824	$172,400

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

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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 2203 E 38th St

What is 2203 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2203 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $190,000.
What is the price history for 2203 E 38th St?
2203 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $103,500 in June 2004.
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 2203 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2203 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2203 E 38th St have a pool?
Yes, 2203 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has a pool.