3838 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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3838 E 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,312 sqft (on 1.05 acres)

$269,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,777/mo*
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$269,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,777/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,312 sqft
(on 1.05 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Have you been looking for some extra room? Maybe a bigger yard or more garage space. This home has both! With over of an acre of space and a 2 car garage attached along with an additional 26x24 building this home has the room you have been looking for. As you enter the home you will find a large living room and dining area. This leads into your open kitchen where all appliances do stay. On the main level you will also find all 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom and a half bath as well. Downstairs you have lots of open space to finish the way you would like and the nice feature of a walk out basement.
3838 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,312 sqft single-family home built in 1977. It last sold for $176,000 on Sep 20, 2024 (4% above the $170,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $269,000, with a rent estimate of $1,759/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3838 E 38th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1312 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: DeckFoundation: Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Does Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06008973003000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $170,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 19 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1312 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.047 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 701033Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 943-9797Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008973003000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Austin Sullivan, (515) 943-9797
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Char Klisares, (515) 314-5667, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#701033

Price History for 3838 E 38th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/20/2024$176,000Sold
DMMLS #701033
08/19/2024$170,000PendingDMMLS #701033
08/15/2024$170,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #701033
06/04/2001$106,000Sold
N/A

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$3,596
Assessment$226,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3838 E 38th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3914 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$230,500
10/23/25
3
2
1,066
3708 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$142,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,214
3250 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$165,000
10/27/25
4
2
1,689
3419 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$130,000
11/26/25
3
1
997
3414 E 35th St, Des Moines, IA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$166,000
05/05/26
3
2
850
3429 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/31/25
3
2
960
3429 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$165,000
06/26/26
3
1
1,008

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What Locals Say about Des Moines

At least 1188 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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    "They would love it!! The sidewalks and neighborhood are very walkable! Lots of parks within walking distance"
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    "Beaverdale is a blend of Norman Rockwell/Mayberry/Leave it to Beaver, we all are on first name basis and wave at each other when passing by."
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    "There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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    "Golf is pretty big at the Wakanda Club nearby, Greys Lake is also just a nice area but not too many big events happen here"
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    "Everything about it is great it’s peaceful it were cozy but now I’m looking for something much newer and something that fits me."
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    "people have e dogs here it's good for dogs. People puck up after their dogs. People also watch out for other people s dogs."
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    "Quiet, safe, cute houses, nice trees, fun to bike through, low traffic, solid food choices, good grocery store"
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    "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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    "lots of people walking their dogs and always smiling and very friendly. makes me want to get my own dog to walk cause their always so happy!!"
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    "my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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    "I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
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    "There's a variety in ages of the kids in the neighborhood and it's safe to play outside. Schools nearby. Public library and pool in the area as well as parks."
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    "Trick or treating…but the best part of our neighborhoods are the parks!!! The schools have the best playgrounds too!!"
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    "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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    "I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
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    "that the area is safe for their kids to live in and that it people and that their kids don't have too much to worry about in their neighborhood around their home or at school "
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    "Not immediate access to I-80 or 235, but major roads (Douglas, Hickman) are close and make it a little more convenient. "
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