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  • $169,000

    4970 NE 38th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

    2beds
    720sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $169,000 Zestimate®
    $235/sqft
    $1,201 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $169,000

    $159,000 - $179,000

    $1,201/mo

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    What's special

    Brand-new appliancesSpacious yardIn-unit washer and dryer

    Charming & Updated 2-Bedroom Home for Rent Quiet Location, Close to Everything! Looking for a peaceful place to call home? This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family home offers 720 sq. ft. of modern living space on a spacious 0.25-acre lot. Located just outside city limits, you'll enjoy a quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors while being only minutes from Altoona's grocery stores, restaurants, Adventureland, and Prairie Meadows Casino. Home Features: Completely updated with modern finishes Brand-new appliances, including: Refrigerator Dishwasher In-unit washer and dryer Microwave included 1.5-car garage for parking and extra storage Two additional storage sheds for all your extra belongings Spacious yard with room to enjoy the outdoors Lease Details: Rent: $1,550/month (utilities not included) Deposit: $1,550 No pets allowed Tenant is responsible for lawn care and snow removal If you're looking for a comfortable, updated home in a great location with plenty of storage, this is it! Serious inquiries only. Contact us today to schedule a showing! Tenant is responsible for all utilities and for lawn care and snow removal. Lease is year to year lease. All other info is stated in our lease.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 720 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 19000875028000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $1,550
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $235/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $145,600
    • Annual tax amount: $1,830
    • Date on market: 3/10/2025
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/14/2025Listing removed$1,550$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/10/2025Listed for rent$1,550$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/18/2021Sold$145,500+3.9%$202/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #629080 Report a problem
    5/19/2021Pending sale$140,000$194/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #629080 Report a problem
    5/14/2021Listed for sale$140,000+16.7%$194/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #629080 Report a problem
    12/21/2018Sold$120,000-7.7%$167/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #572198 Report a problem
    11/8/2018Pending sale$130,000$181/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Precision #572198 Report a problem
    11/2/2018Price change$130,000+0.1%$181/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Precision #572198 Report a problem
    9/2/2018Listed for sale$129,900+149.8%$180/sqft
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    10/29/2004Sold$52,000-0.4%$72/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/30/2003Sold$52,200$73/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,830 +2.2%$145,600 +10.6%
    2024$1,790 +14.2%$131,600
    2023$1,568 +1.4%$131,600 +33.9%
    2022$1,546 -4.7%$98,300
    2021$1,622 -2.6%$98,300 +10.8%
    2020$1,666 +36.6%$88,700
    2019$1,220 -0.2%$88,700 +20.4%
    2018$1,222 $73,700
    2017$1,222 -7%$73,700 +3.2%
    2016$1,314 $71,400
    2015$1,314 +13.7%$71,400 +12.8%
    2014$1,156 $63,300
    2013-- $63,300 +5.7%
    2012-- $59,900
    2011-- $59,900 -3.9%
    2010-- $62,300
    2009-- $62,300 +8.5%
    2008-- $57,400
    2007-- $57,400 +2.9%
    2006-- $55,800 +13%
    2005-- $49,400 +4.5%
    2003-- $47,280 +2.9%
    2002-- $45,940
    2001-- $45,940
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    Neighborhood: 50317

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