This charming home in the heart of Des Moines is move in ready! First floor features original hardwood floors and bay window in the spacious living room. Updated kitchen with all appliances included. Self-feeding water/food station for your favorite fur family members and a washer/dryer closet as well for convenience. Bathroom with jet tub. Two bedrooms on the main level also feature original hardwood floors and a 3rd bedroom completes the main level. Downstairs has some finish for additional living space, a second set of washer/dryer, lots of storage and a second bathroom with shower. Fully fenced in back yard with extra tall fence, storage shed. 3 car garage has shop space. Preferred lender incentives! Call for details, and make this your new home sweet home today!
Sold for $219,900
$219,900
2611 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
7,492.32 Square Feet Lot
$219,600 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$1,452 Estimated rent
Home value
$219,600
$206,000 - $233,000
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Original hardwood floorsUpdated kitchenExtra tall fenceBay windowBathroom with jet tub
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Listed by:
Mindy Cochran (515)423-3415,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Laurry Wailes
The American Real Estate Co.
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721744
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,492 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 06007928240000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $219,900$255/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #721744 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $219,900$255/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721744 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900$255/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721744 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2025 | Pending sale | $219,900$255/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721744 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900+15.8%$255/sqft |
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| 11/12/2021 | Sold | $189,900$220/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #636270 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2021 | Pending sale | $189,900$220/sqft |
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| 10/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $189,900$220/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,774 +2.1% | $212,500 +13% |
| 2024 | $3,698 +4.4% | $188,000 |
| 2023 | $3,542 +7.1% | $188,000 +25.1% |
| 2022 | $3,306 +0.8% | $150,300 |
| 2021 | $3,280 -3.6% | $150,300 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $3,402 +10.5% | $140,000 |
| 2019 | $3,080 +1.2% | $140,000 +13.7% |
| 2018 | $3,042 | $123,100 |
| 2017 | $3,042 +8.7% | $123,100 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $2,798 | $114,900 |
| 2015 | $2,798 +8.1% | $114,900 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $2,588 | $110,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $110,000 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,200 -5.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $117,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $117,000 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $113,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,600 +13.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $99,700 +7.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $92,630 +13.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,650 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,650 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sheridan Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Brubaker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 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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