3500 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

3500 E 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,294 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

$247,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 6, 2026

$247,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 6, 2026
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,294 sqft
(on 0.36 acres)

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Description

Step into this well taken care of ranch home with over 2200 sq ft finished and fall in love! Starting from the beautiful curb appeal and leading into the front living room, you'll find refinished hardwood floors through the living and beds. The large living room follows through to 3 bedrooms a full bath and on the opposite side leads to a large and open eat in kitchen as well as a another sunken in family room with a wood burning stove. Downstairs, you'll find a projector in the living room to watch movies, a full built in bar and a 4th non-conforming bedroom, as well as plenty of storage space! Off the sunken living room there is a large deck that overlooks a flat back yard and a 2 car garage to finish this off! This home is close to everything and ready for you to purchase!!!
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3500 E 38th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price History for 3500 E 38th St

DatePriceEventSource
01/15/2021$200,500Sold
DMMLS #618010
11/16/2020$199,500PendingAgent Provided
11/12/2020$199,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/06/2014$128,000Sold
N/A
02/24/2014$135,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/05/2007$105,500Sold
N/A
07/01/2004$128,500Sold
N/A
03/28/2002$110,500Sold
N/A
10/08/2001$72,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$201K
$500MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$184
$3MoM
Available listings
990
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,212
Assessment$247,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3500 E 38th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$221,500
11/12/25
3
1
1,206
3303 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$172,426
12/22/25
3
2
988
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$150,000
02/23/26
3
1
1,064
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens
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What Locals Say about Sheridan Gardens

At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say kids play outside

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 21 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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3500 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,294 sqft single-family home built in 1958. 3500 E 38th St is located in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3500 E 38th St was last sold on Jan 15, 2021 for $200,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 3500 E 38th St is $247,000.