Beautiful and move-in ready 4-bedroom, 2-bath split foyer offering 1,112 sq ft with updates already done for the next owner! The county has upgraded this home from a 3-bedroom to a 4-bedroom layout, featuring 3 bedrooms on the main level and an additional bedroom in the basement plus a bonus office/flex room. Step inside to a freshly painted main floor creating a bright, clean, welcoming feel throughout. Major improvements include roof (2018), A/C (2024), water heater (2024), updated cast iron plumbing replaced with PVC, plus all new kitchen appliances in 2025 including refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The upstairs bathroom was tastefully updated in 2025. Step outside and enjoy the oversized backyard retreat featuring a spacious deck perfect for morning coffee, summer BBQs, entertaining guests, or relaxing while overlooking mature trees and a private backyard setting. The generous yard offers room for gardening, or outdoor gatherings and more. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard, a storage shed for extra storage, and even a trampoline and play set that can stay with the home! To top it off, a home warranty is included for added peace of mind. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, restaurants, parks, and quick interstate access as an easy commute. This one is packed with updates and ready for its next chapter!
Pending
$265,900
4301 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
4beds
1,112sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
10,541 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced backyardPrivate backyard settingOverlooking mature treesOversized backyard retreat
- 26 days |
- 426 |
- 39 |
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Julie Lovitt (402)806-7664,
NextHome Your Way
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741149
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- 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, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,112
- Total interior livable area: 1,112 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Play Structure, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 10,541 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 160
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10007134000
- Zoning: r1-60
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
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: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $261,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,776
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,975/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Pending sale | $265,900$239/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741149 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,900+48.5%$239/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741149 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2017 | Sold | $179,000$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #542367 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2017 | Pending sale | $179,000$161/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #542367 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $179,000+18.2%$161/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #542367 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2004 | Sold | $151,500$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,570 +2.1% | $261,900 +10.1% |
| 2024 | $4,474 -0.4% | $237,900 |
| 2023 | $4,492 +0.8% | $237,900 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $4,456 +2.3% | $199,500 |
| 2021 | $4,354 -3.6% | $199,500 +9% |
| 2020 | $4,518 +7% | $183,100 |
| 2019 | $4,222 +1.1% | $183,100 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $4,174 | $165,600 |
| 2017 | $4,174 +12.3% | $165,600 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $3,716 | $149,700 |
| 2015 | $3,716 +9% | $149,700 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $3,410 | $142,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $142,100 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $142,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $142,600 -0.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $143,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $143,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $143,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $143,000 +6.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $133,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $133,900 +14.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,690 +8.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $107,860 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,860 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Lower Beaver
- 4301 38th St
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