Classic midtown 2.5 story home nestled on a quiet street among historic Gold Coast homes. Located in the Joslyn Castle neighborhood, this property is only steps away from Blackstone & Midtown w/ tons of amenities nearby! Enter through original French doors into this 4BD/1.5BA full of authentic woodwork and original charm (including skeleton keys that actually work)! Kitchen features updated custom cabinetry, lighting, & countertops. Natural light illuminates the freshly remodeled main floor. 2nd level has 3 great-sized bedrooms w/ stunning hardwood floors. Full bath w/ skylight. 4th room on 3rd level finished w/ new windows. Enjoy private parking via a detached garage & carport. Spacious rear deck is great for entertaining or overlooking the fully-fenced backyard w/ room to garden or expand parking. Fire pit area & shed. Newer roof (2019). NEW AC in 2022, HVAC '12, & several new windows. Move-in ready today! Close proximity to growing Creighton & UNMC.
Sold for $330,000
$330,000
438 N 38th Ave, Omaha, NE 68131
4beds
2,115sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$330,100 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$2,258 Estimated rent
Home value
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$304,000 - $357,000
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Authentic woodworkGreat-sized bedroomsFire pit areaQuiet streetOriginal charmStunning hardwood floorsNew windows
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Listed by:
Brittney McAllister 402-618-5036,
Realty ONE Group Sterling
Bought with:
Rebecca Swassing, 20150011
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22609393
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Basement
- Area: 242
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,115
- Total interior livable area: 2,115 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,873
- Finished area below ground: 242
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2.5 Story
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 159.47 x 50 x 159.47
- Features: Up to 1/4 Acre.
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1907720000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Not New and NOT a Model
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: OKeefes Hillcrest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Omaha
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,568
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $330,000+3.1%$156/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22609393 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Pending sale | $320,000$151/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22609393 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000+30.6%$151/sqft |
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| 8/5/2021 | Sold | $245,000-1.6%$116/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22112742 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2021 | Pending sale | $249,000-3.9%$118/sqft |
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| 6/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $259,000+54.9%$122/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2019 | Listing removed | $1,750$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2019 | Price change | $1,750-7.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 4/15/2016 | Sold | $167,250-4.4%$79/sqft |
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| 2/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $175,000$83/sqft |
Source: BHHS Ambassador Real Estate #21602465 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,568 +0.2% | $273,200 |
| 2024 | $4,559 -4.3% | $273,200 +21% |
| 2023 | $4,762 -1.2% | $225,700 |
| 2022 | $4,818 +32.1% | $225,700 +31% |
| 2021 | $3,647 +12.1% | $172,300 +13.4% |
| 2020 | $3,254 -0.3% | $152,000 |
| 2019 | $3,264 +17.2% | $152,000 +17.4% |
| 2018 | $2,784 +13.9% | $129,500 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $2,444 | $125,200 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $2,444 +1.4% | $113,900 |
| 2015 | $2,411 | $113,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $113,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,900 +15.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,800 -5.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $105,000 +31.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $79,900 |
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Neighborhood: Joslyn Castle
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10GIFFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kellom
- Middle: Lewis and Clark
- High: Central
- District: Omaha
Source: GPRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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