2205 E 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Gray's Woods
3 Beds
1 Bath
896 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
896 sqft
Local Information
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- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description
This well-maintained, move-in ready 3-bedroom 1-bath ranch home is close to parks, trails & highway access. Newer stainless steel appliances & all appliances included! Tile throughout with original wood flooring in bedrooms. New a/c, duct work recently cleaned & passive radon system installed. The basement is tiled to a sump pump & stubbed for a 2nd bath & ready for a 4th non-conforming bedroom. Partially, privacy-fenced yard with an oversized 1-car garage. Home Warranty included! Vivint Home Security system transferable with subscription service.
2205 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1955. It last sold for $198,800 on Apr 11, 2024 (2% above the $194,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $209,200, with a rent estimate of $1,466/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 2205 E 38th St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 896 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Tile |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: PartialExterior: Deck, FenceFoundation: Poured |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 86 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1955 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Metal Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06008273000000 |
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Price List Price: $194,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Mar 15 2024 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Building Area Building Area: 896 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 6316.2 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Contract, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 686759Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 515-453-5850Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008273000000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Sara Elmer, (515) 453-5850
Iowa Realty Waukee
Bought with: Jessica Sanchez, (515) 494-9771, EXP Realty, LLC
Co-Buyer's Agent: Rocio Hermosillo, (515) 657-0766, EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS, MLS#686759
Price History for 2205 E 38th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/11/2024 | $198,800 | Sold | DMMLS #686759 |
| 03/15/2024 | $194,000 | Pending | DMMLS #686759 |
| 01/19/2024 | $194,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #686759 |
| 01/03/2024 | $199,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #686759 |
| 12/19/2023 | $203,999 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #686759 |
| 12/29/2021 | $171,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/11/2021 | $164,900 | Pending | N/A |
| 10/12/2021 | $164,900 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 09/27/2021 | $164,999 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 05/11/2010 | $104,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/19/2009 | $109,500 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/06/2009 | $109,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/27/2009 | $114,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/02/2009 | $119,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/26/2009 | $122,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/16/2007 | $60,324 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/11/2003 | $94,500 | Sold | N/A |
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 |
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| Tax | $3,266 |
| Assessment | $187,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2205 E 38th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.14 | Single-Family Home | $195,000 | 12/05/25 | 3 | 1 | 987 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $198,900 | 10/31/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,310 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $182,000 | 05/15/26 | 3 | 1 | 840 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $169,000 | 04/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 926 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $185,000 | 03/13/26 | 2 | 1 | 894 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $138,000 | 06/08/26 | 2 | 1 | 720 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $219,900 | 07/31/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 840 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $212,000 | 06/01/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,123 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $159,500 | 08/27/25 | 2 | 1 | 864 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $207,000 | 07/14/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,070 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 2205 E 38th St.
- East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1893 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review3y ago - Hoyt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 458 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe were warned about sending our kids to this school as we were new to the area. We did attempt to open enroll to another school but being as we moved so late, they were full so I can’t help but feel we got “stuck” with this school.This will be our first and only year at this school. The kids that attend here are terribly behaved. Bullying is an issue, there seems to be no dress code, and there are A LOT of thieves here. My son also got into a fight here (he was defending himself from a kid who was bothering him the entire year) and it was poorly handled by the school. Basically was told to come pick up our child and the lady wasn’t even going to tell me what happened that had led up to the fight. That was annoying. We’re military so we move often and we have never had issues with any school like this or dealt with kids like the ones that go to this school. The kids here have severe behavior issues.Parent Review3mo ago - Brubaker Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 551 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him thereParent Review7y 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
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