Don't miss out on this updated, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home conveniently located on the east side of Des Moines, less than 2 miles away from Altoona. This home has recently undergone many major improvements, including fresh interior paint, new countertops, an updated bathroom, all new flooring, new interior doors, plus much more. The home offers 2 large bedrooms on the main level, plus a full bath, large living room, and eat in kitchen. The basement is partially finished with a 3/4 bath, 3rd non-conforming bedroom, and large living area. Outside the home you'll find an oversized 22x30 garage, large deck, and spacious yard. Call today to set up your showing.
Sold for $210,000
$210,000
3871 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.32 Acres Lot
$225,000 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$1,446 Estimated rent
Home value
$225,000
$214,000 - $236,000
$1,446/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,446/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,446/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,498/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,498/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ernest Huffey 515-265-7200,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Kenny Kauzlarich
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 696117
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 952
- Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 86 x 160
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06009014000000
- Zoning: N2B
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: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2024 | Sold | $210,000-2.3%$221/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #696117 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2024 | Pending sale | $215,000$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696117 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $215,000$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696117 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2024 | Pending sale | $215,000$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696117 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $215,000$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696117 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2024 | Pending sale | $215,000$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696117 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2024 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696117 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2024 | Price change | $224,900-2.2%$236/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692399 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $229,900$241/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692399 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2024 | Pending sale | $229,900$241/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692399 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2024 | Price change | $229,900+7%$241/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692399 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2024 | Pending sale | $214,900$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686740 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $214,900$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686740 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2024 | Pending sale | $214,900$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686740 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $214,900+87.7%$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686740 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2005 | Sold | $114,500$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,550 -13.7% | $184,100 +45% |
| 2024 | $2,954 +2.9% | $127,000 -15.4% |
| 2023 | $2,872 +0.7% | $150,200 +23.2% |
| 2022 | $2,852 +2.2% | $121,900 |
| 2021 | $2,790 +4.5% | $121,900 +9% |
| 2020 | $2,670 +8% | $111,800 |
| 2019 | $2,472 +1.2% | $111,800 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $2,442 | $100,500 |
| 2017 | $2,442 +8.9% | $100,500 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $2,242 | $93,800 |
| 2015 | $2,242 -3% | $93,800 -5.4% |
| 2014 | $2,312 | $99,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,200 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,300 -4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $103,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $103,500 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $102,300 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,300 +9.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,680 +13% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,150 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50317
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Brubaker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 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.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$225,000
2% more
+$4,500
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$229,500
- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50317
- 3871 E 38th St
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Des Moines Topics
