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 2205 E 38th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2205 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $136,300 .

What is the price history for 2205 E 38th Ct?

2205 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $10,500 in April 1997.

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 2205 E 38th Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 2205 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2205 E 38th Ct?

The lot at 2205 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$136,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
720 sqft

2205 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 29, 1997 for $10,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$136K

Since last month

$6K (-4.5%)

Since last year

$9K (+7.3%)

Since last sale

$126K (+1,198.1%)

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 +85% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$136K
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$143K
June 2026	$142K
May 2026	$139K
April 2026	$136K
March 2026	$131K
February 2026	$125K
January 2026	$127K
2025
December 2025	$119K
November 2025	$126K
October 2025	$123K
September 2025	$127K
August 2025	$127K
July 2025	$130K
June 2025	$127K
May 2025	$129K
April 2025	$129K
March 2025	$122K
February 2025	$117K
January 2025	$116K
2024
December 2024	$117K
November 2024	$116K
October 2024	$124K
September 2024	$124K
August 2024	$127K
July 2024	$129K
June 2024	$131K
May 2024	$133K
April 2024	$128K
March 2024	$124K
February 2024	$118K
January 2024	$114K
2023
December 2023	$116K
November 2023	$118K
October 2023	$116K
September 2023	$117K
August 2023	$119K
July 2023	$123K
June 2023	$123K
May 2023	$119K
April 2023	$115K
March 2023	$111K
February 2023	$105K
January 2023	$107K
2022
December 2022	$108K
November 2022	$111K
October 2022	$115K
September 2022	$116K
August 2022	$115K
July 2022	$116K
June 2022	$116K
May 2022	$115K
April 2022	$108K
March 2022	$99K
February 2022	$88K
January 2022	$90K
2021
December 2021	$92K
November 2021	$94K
October 2021	$96K
September 2021	$96K
August 2021	$97K
July 2021	$99K
June 2021	$100K
May 2021	$100K
April 2021	$98K
March 2021	$94K
February 2021	$90K
January 2021	$91K
2020
December 2020	$90K
November 2020	$92K
October 2020	$91K
September 2020	$90K
August 2020	$90K
July 2020	$92K
June 2020	$97K
May 2020	$99K
April 2020	$101K
March 2020	$100K
February 2020	$96K
January 2020	$94K
2019
December 2019	$91K
November 2019	$89K
October 2019	$87K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$88K
July 2019	$90K
June 2019	$89K
May 2019	$90K
April 2019	$88K
March 2019	$92K
February 2019	$95K
January 2019	$91K
2018
December 2018	$90K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$88K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$81K
April 2018	$79K
March 2018	$79K
February 2018	$81K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$80K
November 2017	$78K
October 2017	$78K
September 2017	$76K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$82K
June 2017	$83K
May 2017	$81K
April 2017	$79K
March 2017	$81K
February 2017	$78K
January 2017	$77K
2016
December 2016	$76K
November 2016	$74K
October 2016	$73K
September 2016	$74K

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	0.10	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
3504 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$25,000	04/16/26	2	1	604

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
2213 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$201,000	4	2	750	Off Market
2217 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$124,700	2	1	752	Off Market
3821 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$155,000	2	1	890	Off Market
3827 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$115,300	2	1	528	Off Market
3831 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$172,100	3	1	816	Off Market
3835 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$179,300	3	1	816	Off Market
2201 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$138,000	2	1	720	Recently Sold
2121 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$139,400	2	1	672	Off Market
2117 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$116,100	2	1	640	Off Market
2113 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$174,900	2	1	784	Off Market
2111 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$177,300	3	1	778	Off Market
2107 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$184,300	3	2	1	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

1955

Living Area

720 sqft

Price/Sqft

$189

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2205 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA. 2205 E 38th Ct is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 720 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6316 sqft and was built in 1955.

2205 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1955. It last sold for $10,500 on Apr 29, 1997. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $136,300, with a rent estimate of $1,160/month.

Home Details for 2205 E 38th Ct

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
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
Apr 29, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$10,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,712	$118,500

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
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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 2205 E 38th Ct

What is 2205 E 38th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2205 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $136,300.
What is the price history for 2205 E 38th Ct?
2205 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $10,500 in April 1997.
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 2205 E 38th Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 2205 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2205 E 38th Ct?
The lot at 2205 E 38th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).