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  • $230,000

    4571 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    4beds
    1,160sqft
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    $1,668/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    0.58 Acres Lot
    $227,900 Zestimate®
    $198/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Picturesque half acre lotModern cabinetsSleek countertopsFirst floor laundryStunning kitchenSpacious bedroomsFully fenced yard
    Welcome to your dream retreat! Nestled on a picturesque, half acre lot on the outskirts of the city, this beautifully updated 4 BR ranch offers the perfect blend of country serenity and city convenience. Located in a quiet neighborhood with a country feel, you're just minutes from Des Moines, Altoona and Ankeny -giving you easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment while enjoying peaceful living. Inside, you'll find a fully renovated home with thoughtful updates. The stunning kitchen features modern cabinets, sleek countertops and stainless steel appliances, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the ease of first floor laundry and spacious bedrooms. Step outside and take in the fully fenced yard featuring mature grapevines and elderberry and young fruit trees! The yard also features a large storage shed with electricity, a charming playset and firepit with plenty of space to play, garden, or just relax under the trees! Whether you're enjoying quiet mornings on the patio, watching the kids or pets play in the yard, or hosting friends for a summer BBQ, this home is ready to create lasting memories. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of the countryside with all the benefits of nearby city life!
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    DEB MILLER 515-865-1206,

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745557MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 4
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Carpet
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,160
      • Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
      • Fencing: Other
      Lot
      • Size: 0.58 Acres
      • Dimensions: 102 x 249
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 06008986010000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Metal Siding, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1954

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $198/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $166,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,189
      • Date on market: 7/20/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 29 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $227,900

        $217,000 - $239,000

        $1,546/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/3/2026Listed for sale$230,000$198/sqft
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        8/18/2026Pending sale$230,000$198/sqft
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        7/20/2026Listed for sale$230,000+2.2%$198/sqft
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        10/15/2025Listing removed$225,000$194/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty #723801 Report a problem
        10/13/2025Listed for sale$225,000$194/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #723801 Report a problem
        9/15/2025Pending sale$225,000$194/sqft
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        8/29/2025Price change$225,000-2.2%$194/sqft
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        8/6/2025Listed for sale$230,000+74.9%$198/sqft
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        9/29/2017Sold$131,500-4.3%$113/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #544083 Report a problem
        9/19/2017Pending sale$137,400$118/sqft
        Source: Ankeny Metro #544083 Report a problem
        8/31/2017Price change$137,400-1.8%$118/sqft
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        8/18/2017Listed for sale$139,900$121/sqft
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        8/15/2017Pending sale$139,900$121/sqft
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        8/10/2017Price change$139,900-3.5%$121/sqft
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        7/26/2017Price change$145,000-3.3%$125/sqft
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        7/14/2017Listed for sale$150,000+200%$129/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #544083 Report a problem
        4/7/2017Sold$50,000$43/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,872 +2.4%$166,000 +10.2%
        2024$2,806 -8.8%$150,600
        2023$3,076 +1.3%$150,600 +8.7%
        2022$3,036 +6.9%$138,500
        2021$2,840 +1.9%$138,500 +11.7%
        2020$2,786 +5.5%$124,000
        2019$2,640 +43.3%$124,000 +9.3%
        2018$1,842 $113,500 +56.8%
        2017$1,842 +13.7%$72,400 +6.6%
        2016$1,620 $67,900
        2015$1,620 -10.9%$67,900 -9.5%
        2014$1,818 $75,000
        2013-- $75,000 -0.4%
        2012-- $75,300
        2011-- $75,300 -4.8%
        2010-- $79,100
        2009-- $79,100 +8.5%
        2008-- $72,900
        2007-- $72,900 +4.9%
        2006-- $69,500
        2005-- $69,500 +20.4%
        2003-- $57,740 -3.6%
        2002-- $59,920
        2001-- $59,920
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50317

        Getting around

        11 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        28 / 100
        Some Transit
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • District: Southeast Polk

        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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