4905 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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4905 E 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,092 sqft (on 0.58 acres)

$248,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,686/mo*
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$248,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,686/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 sqft
(on 0.58 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.58 acres
Living Area
1,092 sqft
Price/Sqft
$228
Parking
Garage

About this House

Updates Updates Updates! Well taken care of ranch home on just over 1/2 acre. 2016 New roof and attic insulation including solar air circulation vent, new gutters and downspouts. Four new windows and new front picture window. 2015 New water heater & A-coil/condenser in. 2014 connected to city water, new septic tank installed, new 6" thick driveway from street to garage. Electric service all updated in 2014. 3rd Bedroom could be an office area. Beautiful hardwood floors on main level bedrooms. Basement tile/waterproofed and new sump pit/pump. Bonus exterior walkout basement entry. 24x30 detached garage. 1 opener remote. Back yard has an existing concrete pad and small pond w/waterfall.
4905 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,092 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $153,500 on Sep 22, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $248,700, with a rent estimate of $1,467/month.

Home Details for 4905 E 38th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.58 acres

Price History for 4905 E 38th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/22/2017$153,500Sold
DMMLS #546174
08/18/2017$155,000PendingAgent Provided
08/17/2017$155,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/21/2014$125,000Sold
DMMLS #427818
11/22/2013$135,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/26/2003$107,500Sold
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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$3,756
Assessment$211,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4905 E 38th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4720 NE 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.97
Single-Family Home
$90,000
10/29/25
4
1
1,058
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Des Moines

At least 1189 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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    "Perfect for a college student or parent if a grad student. Safe and easy bus access. Free parking. Nice walkable area. Close to restaurants, coffee and groceries. Great neighborhood."
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  • Bailee Huddleson
    "I have had multiple encounters with my neighbors. They remain friendly and keep to themselves. Every once in awhile you will someone walking around that looks a little sus but I’ve had a good experience for the most part. "
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  • Monica Xlo
    "Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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  • Emily Andersen
    "There are lots of families in our area with so many parks and schools! It’s an amazing place to live and raise kids "
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  • Emily Andersen
    "They would love it!! The sidewalks and neighborhood are very walkable! Lots of parks within walking distance"
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  • Paula Cuffee
    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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    "I’ve lived here for 13 years and people seem to be very friendly. Most will wave as you drive by and say hi in passing."
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  • H7yhsxjr7g
    "People walk there dogs all over the neighborhood. Dogs are very quiet in the neighborhood as well and there are many pet owners that live around here."
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  • Monica Xlo
    "Quiet city, easy to get around. Lots of parks to play at during the summer and many indoor places as well. City has many employment opportunities án lots of housing development "
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  • Britnee Nichols
    "It’s a very nice place to live eat learn grown walk your pets I’d recommend you liff be e here n start your family "
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  • Michael Mcgehee
    "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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  • Cicily Hook
    "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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  • Michael Mcgehee
    "Nonexistent, I work from home. If I did commute, it’s relative easy access to freeway, highway or local routes."
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  • Lisa Burner
    "Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
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    "Livable awesome neighbors dog friendly kid friendly quite plenty of parking room when there’s an event "
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  • Meek H.
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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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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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, safe, cute houses, nice trees, fun to bike through, low traffic, solid food choices, good grocery store"
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    "Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
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  • Trulia User
    "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Trick or treating…but the best part of our neighborhoods are the parks!!! The schools have the best playgrounds too!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
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  • Trulia User
    "shops in the neighborhood parks in the neighborhood that have event's at it. and restaurants that offer special deals "
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  • Trulia User
    "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great commute. Next to bus station. They're skywalks that are easy to access with a map inside of the skywalk."
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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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  • Marlene Brown Ackiss
    " I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Nice place to live. I recommend it. Friendly neighbors. A mix of younger families and older residents "
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  • Trulia User
    "WatLao temple event that is held every 3rd weekend in June. Not very many neighbors participate in any events as far as gatherings. Lots of people roam the streets especially kids. "
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    "Good neighborhood to live in and raise a good family with good family values and great outdoor activities"
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Frequently asked questions about 4905 E 38th St

  • What is 4905 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 4905 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $248,700.
  • What is the price history for 4905 E 38th St?
    4905 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $153,500 in September 2017.
  • What are the closest schools to 4905 E 38th St?
    The closest schools to 4905 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA are Clay Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Southeast Polk High School (rated 8/10), Southeast Polk Junior High School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 4905 E 38th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 4905 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 4905 E 38th St?
    The lot at 4905 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.59 acres (25,483 sq ft).
  • Does 4905 E 38th St have a garage?
    Yes, 4905 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.