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 2208 E 39th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2208 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is $145,600 .

What is the price history for 2208 E 39th St?

2208 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $43,000 in April 2011.

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 2208 E 39th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2208 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2208 E 39th St?

The lot at 2208 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$145,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
784 sqft

2208 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,013/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 15, 2011 for $43,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$146K

Since last month

$5K (-3.2%)

Since last year

$500 (-0.3%)

Since last sale

$103K (+238.6%)

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 +115% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$146K
August 2026	$145K
July 2026	$150K
June 2026	$151K
May 2026	$148K
April 2026	$147K
March 2026	$145K
February 2026	$142K
January 2026	$142K
2025
December 2025	$138K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$145K
September 2025	$145K
August 2025	$146K
July 2025	$148K
June 2025	$149K
May 2025	$146K
April 2025	$148K
March 2025	$144K
February 2025	$141K
January 2025	$139K
2024
December 2024	$140K
November 2024	$143K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$148K
August 2024	$145K
July 2024	$144K
June 2024	$145K
May 2024	$149K
April 2024	$148K
March 2024	$147K
February 2024	$145K
January 2024	$141K
2023
December 2023	$142K
November 2023	$140K
October 2023	$140K
September 2023	$139K
August 2023	$140K
July 2023	$145K
June 2023	$143K
May 2023	$139K
April 2023	$135K
March 2023	$130K
February 2023	$114K
January 2023	$108K
2022
December 2022	$109K
November 2022	$110K
October 2022	$116K
September 2022	$115K
August 2022	$114K
July 2022	$117K
June 2022	$119K
May 2022	$117K
April 2022	$113K
March 2022	$111K
February 2022	$110K
January 2022	$109K
2021
December 2021	$108K
November 2021	$109K
October 2021	$109K
September 2021	$111K
August 2021	$111K
July 2021	$111K
June 2021	$106K
May 2021	$100K
April 2021	$99K
March 2021	$92K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$87K
2020
December 2020	$85K
November 2020	$87K
October 2020	$84K
September 2020	$79K
August 2020	$82K
July 2020	$81K
June 2020	$78K
May 2020	$79K
April 2020	$82K
March 2020	$83K
February 2020	$83K
January 2020	$83K
2019
December 2019	$84K
November 2019	$85K
October 2019	$82K
September 2019	$81K
August 2019	$79K
July 2019	$82K
June 2019	$81K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$83K
March 2019	$87K
February 2019	$88K
January 2019	$89K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$87K
October 2018	$85K
September 2018	$85K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$85K
May 2018	$83K
April 2018	$81K
March 2018	$77K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$82K
2017
December 2017	$75K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$73K
September 2017	$73K
August 2017	$74K
July 2017	$75K
June 2017	$74K
May 2017	$74K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$74K
February 2017	$73K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$69K
October 2016	$70K
September 2016	$68K

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

Home facts updated by county records

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
2204 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$139,900	2	1	672	For Sale
2200 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$144,900	3	1	884	Off Market
2122 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$130,300	3	1	948	Off Market
2116 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$185,200	3	1	884	Off Market
2100 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$160,300	Studio	1	785	Off Market
3839 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$122,200	1	1	468	Off Market
3835 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$179,300	3	1	816	Off Market
3831 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$172,100	3	1	816	Off Market
3827 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$115,300	2	1	528	Off Market
3821 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$155,000	2	1	890	Off Market
2217 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$124,700	2	1	752	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

1948

Living Area

784 sqft

Price/Sqft

$186

About this House

Completely remodeled home. Built in 1948 with over 784 sf of finished area. The main floor has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, large living room, 1st floor laundry and an awesome oak kitchen. Bank responses are prompt. Quick closings are possible. Possible NFC Financing, could be used to possibly add a garage. WE DARE YOU TO FIND AN APARTMENT FOR LESS!

2208 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 784 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1948. It last sold for $43,000 on Apr 15, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $145,600, with a rent estimate of $1,254/month.

Home Details for 2208 E 39th St

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 15, 2011 Source: DMMLS #365601	Sold	$43,000
Dec 12, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$44,000 Price decreased by 10%
Nov 2, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,000 Price decreased by 17%
Sep 30, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$59,000 Price decreased by 9%
Sep 9, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$65,000 Price decreased by 13%
Apr 15, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Apr 14, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,522
Jul 18, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,500
Nov 23, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,532
Apr 22, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$61,500
Aug 2, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$33,000
Sep 3, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$30,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,594	$103,000

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 2208 E 39th St

What is 2208 E 39th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2208 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is $145,600.
What is the price history for 2208 E 39th St?
2208 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $43,000 in April 2011.
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 2208 E 39th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2208 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2208 E 39th St?
The lot at 2208 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).