For sale

Price cut: $60K (8/6)

$499,900

213 38th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312

3beds

1,872sqft

$3,492/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

0.31 Acres Lot

$476,600 Zestimate^®

$267/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Family room french doorsClassic english tudorOld world style doorPrivate wooded backyardFresh exterior paint trimNestled in the treesExtra wide bay window

Classic English Tudor with fresh exterior paint trim. Nestled in the trees with private wooded backyard. The old world style door introduces this well built house. The extra wide bay window really lets the light into the living room with carpet and refinished hardwood floors. Family room french doors leading to glass/screened porch with vaulted ceiling. Architect designed kitchen with high counters. The location is like a private driveway.

55 days

2,667

134

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, See Remarks
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,872
Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Grab Bars

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch

Lot

Size: 0.31 Acres
Dimensions: 62 x 215
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 09001621001000
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1925

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: $267/sqft
Tax assessed value: $537,000
Annual tax amount: $9,306
Date on market: 6/19/2026
Cumulative days on market: 58 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$476,600

$453,000 - $500,000

$1,868/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/6/2026	Price change	$499,900-10.7%$267/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743176 Report a problem
6/22/2026	Listed for sale	$559,900+82.4%$299/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743176 Report a problem
11/17/2008	Sold	$307,000-2.5%$164/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/16/2008	Price change	$315,000-4.5%$168/sqft
Source: Listhub #332614 Report a problem
8/10/2008	Listed for sale	$329,900$176/sqft
Source: Listhub #332614 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,102 +0.6%	$537,000 +12.5%
2024	$9,046 +0%	$477,300
2023	$9,042 +0.8%	$477,300 +21.6%
2022	$8,970 +2.8%	$392,500
2021	$8,724 -3.7%	$392,500 +9.6%
2020	$9,058 +7.9%	$358,200
2019	$8,398 +1.1%	$358,200 +11.6%
2018	$8,308	$321,000
2017	$8,308 +15.8%	$321,000 +14.3%
2016	$7,172	$280,900
2015	$7,172 +2.3%	$280,900 -0.6%
2014	$7,010	$282,700
2013	--	$282,700 -0.8%
2012	--	$285,100
2011	--	$285,100 +0.4%
2010	--	$283,900 +29.1%
2009	--	$219,900 +9.1%
2008	--	$201,500
2007	--	$201,500 +7.1%
2006	--	$188,100
2005	--	$188,100 +8.6%
2003	--	$173,280 -0.2%
2002	--	$173,600
2001	--	$173,600