3704 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

3704 E 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 650 sqft

$115,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $803/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$115,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $803/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
650 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Outstanding turn-key investment opportunity. Unique layout for this 1.5 story with a partially finished walkout basement that lives much larger than the reported square footage. Good lot with an enormous detached garage perfect for a home business and/or a mechanics workshop. Some simple carpet and paint turns this home into a perfect rental or starter home. Water heater, furnace, A/C all in good condition. Priced to sell quickly.
3704 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 650 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1947. It last sold for $40,000 on Jun 28, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $115,000, with a rent estimate of $1,188/month.

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 3704 E 38th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price History for 3704 E 38th St

DatePriceEventSource
06/28/2013$40,000Sold
DMMLS #412391
04/25/2013$45,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/27/2013$47,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/09/2013$50,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,998
Assessment$112,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3704 E 38th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3912 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$108,000
11/26/25
3
1
864
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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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood since 2015. This neighborhood is a great place to raise a family in and overall the neighbors are nice and the neighborhood is quiet. Everyone keeps their yards looking neat. "
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