This home is ready for a first-time homeowner or investor. It is a very adorable 2-bedroom ranch-style home move in ready. New roof in 2024 and new laminate flooring and painting throughout this home. You will love the covered front porch that faces the east, so it is perfect to drink your morning coffee or nighttime cocktail! As you come inside you will find the living room bright and spacious. The kitchen has an eat-in area with lots of cabinet space. All appliances are included! There are two bedrooms with a Jack & Jill bath. A PLUS to this home is the bonus room, perfect for a home office, toy room, hobby shop, or a 3rd bedroom. The washer and dryer are currently located in the basement, but should you want the laundry on the main floor, there are connections in the bonus room. Downstairs you will find a clean and well-lit unfinished basement. You will love the fenced in backyard that is ready for your finishing landscaping ideas. This home is so close to everything you will love the location...Grocery stores, restaurants, Altoona, shopping and so much more!
Sold for $145,000
$145,000
2426 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$144,000 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$1,309 Estimated rent
Home value
$144,000
$134,000 - $154,000
$1,309/mo
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New laminate flooringFenced in backyardCovered front porchNew roofBonus roomJack and jill bathLots of cabinet space
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Listed by:
Lynette Williamson (515)250-1155,
Century 21 Signature,
Cathy McAulay 515-974-9071,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Kenny Kauzlarich
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711366
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 113
Details
- Parcel number: 06004412000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Sold | $145,000-3.3%$201/sqft |
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| 2/25/2025 | Pending sale | $150,000$208/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $150,000+26.1%$208/sqft |
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| 2/18/2022 | Sold | $119,000$165/sqft |
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| 1/23/2022 | Pending sale | $119,000$165/sqft |
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| 1/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $119,000$165/sqft |
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| 12/19/2021 | Pending sale | $119,000$165/sqft |
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| 12/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $119,000+48.8%$165/sqft |
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| 10/6/2017 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
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| 10/5/2017 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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| 9/29/2017 | Sold | $80,000-5.8%$111/sqft |
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| 8/15/2017 | Pending sale | $84,900$118/sqft |
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| 6/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $84,900+14%$118/sqft |
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| 3/28/2006 | Sold | $74,500$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,964 +2.3% | $124,200 +14.9% |
| 2024 | $1,920 | $108,100 |
| 2023 | $1,920 -9.1% | $108,100 +19.7% |
| 2022 | $2,112 +5.2% | $90,300 |
| 2021 | $2,008 -3.7% | $90,300 +12.2% |
| 2020 | $2,086 +8.8% | $80,500 |
| 2019 | $1,918 +15% | $80,500 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $1,668 | $71,400 |
| 2017 | $1,668 +8.5% | $71,400 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $1,538 | $67,100 |
| 2015 | $1,538 +5.6% | $67,100 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,456 | $65,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $65,800 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $66,000 -5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $69,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $69,600 -2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $71,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $71,700 +21.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $58,900 +14.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,580 +17.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sheridan Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Brubaker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 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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