Charming Beaverdale bungalow within walking distance of shopping, Ashby Park, and nearby trails. This well-maintained home features many major updates, including a new roof and siding (2024), furnace (2020), central A/C (2021), and a radon mitigation system. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level, complemented by a spacious kitchen and an updated bathroom with a walk-in shower. The finished lower level provides additional living space, offering flexibility for a family room, office, or hobby area. Step outside to enjoy the patio and backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A one-car detached garage adds convenience, all appliances are included.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (9/9)
$172,500
2522 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
7,013 Square Feet Lot
$171,100 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All appliances are includedSpacious kitchen
- 43 days
- 700
- 56
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maria Torres 515-710-7749,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744806
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 350
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,013 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10001223000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,988
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$171,100
$163,000 - $180,000
$1,537/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Price change | $172,500-5.5%$240/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $182,500-1.4%$253/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000$257/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$257/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+74.5%$257/sqft |
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| 8/8/2014 | Sold | $106,000-3.5%$147/sqft |
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| 6/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $109,900+33.2%$153/sqft |
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| 8/27/2001 | Sold | $82,500+34.1%$115/sqft |
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| 7/28/1997 | Sold | $61,500$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,988 +2.2% | $174,000 +9.4% |
| 2024 | $2,924 -2.9% | $159,100 |
| 2023 | $3,012 +0.8% | $159,100 +16.4% |
| 2022 | $2,988 -4% | $136,700 |
| 2021 | $3,114 -3.6% | $136,700 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $3,230 +7.2% | $133,400 |
| 2019 | $3,014 +1.2% | $133,400 +10.5% |
| 2018 | $2,978 | $120,700 |
| 2017 | $2,978 +14.5% | $120,700 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $2,602 | $107,500 |
| 2015 | $2,602 +26.3% | $107,500 +20.2% |
| 2014 | $2,060 | $89,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,400 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,000 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $96,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $96,000 +4.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $91,700 +1% |
| 2006 | -- | $90,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $90,800 +16.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $78,240 +17.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,460 |
| 2001 | -- | $66,460 |
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Neighborhood: Beaverdale
Nearby schools
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.





