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This renovated older home has kept the old school charm. Located by the vibrant Ingersol district, this home features 9 foot ceilings, full basement and single car drive with lots of street parking.
Built in 1911 this home features a new furnace in 2022, New A/C unit in 2020. Original wood floors and exterior door have been refinished. Kept all the dark maple trim. Brand new kitchen with all appliances, pantry includes plenty of storage space and beautiful wood hutch. Newly off white painted walls.
Updated bathroom with new tub/shower, pedestal sink, vent to outdoors and LVP flooring.
One bedroom on main level and 2 bedrooms upstairs featuring large built in closet space.
Exterior features new laminate roof, white gutters, and painted off white steel siding. Front porch has been opened up to give a fun place to gather. Good size rear yard with shed.
Please contact Steve to discuss at 515-202-7173
Sold for $238,000
$238,000
678 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,339sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1911
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$238,200 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$1,776 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,200
$226,000 - $250,000
$1,776/mo
Zestimate® history
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Full basementOriginal wood floorsLvp flooringDark maple trimNew laminate roofWhite guttersBeautiful wood hutch
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None, Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,339 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 09006322000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Metal
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $238,000-4.8%$178/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$187/sqft |
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| 2/25/2025 | Listing removed | $249,900$187/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Price change | $249,900-2%$187/sqft |
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| 1/24/2025 | Price change | $254,900-1.9%$190/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$194/sqft |
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| 11/27/2024 | Price change | $264,900-1.1%$198/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Price change | $267,900-0.7%$200/sqft |
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| 10/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $269,900+68.7%$202/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Sold | $160,000+34.5%$119/sqft |
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| 6/10/2011 | Listing removed | $119,000$89/sqft |
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| 3/3/2011 | Price change | $119,000-8.4%$89/sqft |
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| 9/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $129,900$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,126 +2.1% | $174,800 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $3,062 -8.9% | $155,700 |
| 2023 | $3,360 +0.7% | $155,700 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $3,336 +3.2% | $142,600 |
| 2021 | $3,232 -3.8% | $142,600 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $3,358 +10.9% | $129,500 |
| 2019 | $3,028 +1% | $129,500 +14.9% |
| 2018 | $2,998 | $112,700 |
| 2017 | $2,998 +14.4% | $112,700 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $2,620 | $99,400 |
| 2015 | $2,620 +8.5% | $99,400 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $2,414 | $94,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,300 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $94,100 -8.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $102,600 -1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,400 +18.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $88,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $88,300 +14.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $76,860 +11.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,030 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,030 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North of Grand
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- North of Grand
- 678 38th St
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