1922 Tudor brick and stucco home with oak floors and woodwork, dining room with built in buffet and wainscoating, fireplace in living room with woodburning insert, updated kitchen with granite countertops, large 3-season room great for entertaining overlooking 1/3 acre back yard with a wide variety of perennials. Spacious 3rd floor walkup finished space. Nicely updated home with period charm.
For sale
$449,000
1134 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
2,241sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oak floors and woodwork
- 30 days |
- 1,107 |
- 91 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Hartman (515)274-5108,
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745505
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,241
- Total interior livable area: 2,241 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 195
Details
- Parcel number: 09003350000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,328
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000$200/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745505 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2026 | Price change | $449,000-2.2%$200/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,000+1084.5%$205/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/1992 | Sold | $38,750$17/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,728 -0.2% | $340,000 +9.9% |
| 2024 | $5,740 -3.6% | $309,300 |
| 2023 | $5,954 +0.8% | $309,300 +18.3% |
| 2022 | $5,906 +5.5% | $261,500 |
| 2021 | $5,600 -3.6% | $261,500 +12.2% |
| 2020 | $5,812 +10% | $233,000 |
| 2019 | $5,284 +1.1% | $233,000 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $5,224 | $205,100 |
| 2017 | $5,224 +11.4% | $205,100 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $4,690 | $186,700 |
| 2015 | $4,690 +15.2% | $186,700 +11.2% |
| 2014 | $4,070 | $167,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $167,900 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $167,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $167,100 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $170,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $170,700 -10.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $190,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $190,400 +13.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $168,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $168,200 +10.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $151,930 +22.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $123,810 |
| 2001 | -- | $123,810 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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