For sale

Price cut: $30K (7/13)

$795,000

707 38th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

3beds

2,918sqft

$5,553/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1983

0.42 Acres Lot

$765,200 Zestimate^®

$272/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick front fireplaceWood floorsAll-brick ranchTile floorsLarge eat-in kitchenWalk-behind wet barLarge primary bedroom

Located in Ashworth Estates, one of the top neighborhoods in the Des Moines area, is this all-brick ranch with 2,918 SF on the main floor, 3 BRs, 2.5 baths and a 3-car side-entry garage. In addition there is a large family room with beamed ceiling, wood floors and brick front fireplace and walk-behind wet bar; dining room that seats 8-10; large eat-in kitchen with three sinks and tile floors; large primary bedroom, primary bath with 2 sinks, whirlpool tub and a tile shower; two more BRs, ¾ bath & a half bath. The finished basement has 1,438 more SF finished, two non-confirming BRs and a ¾ bath. The back yard has a private fenced back yard and the roof was installed in 2022 by Elite Roofing Company.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Finished
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,918
Total interior livable area: 2,918 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,415

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 3

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 0.42 Acres
Features: Irregular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 32000520544000
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Poured
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1983

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $272/sqft
Tax assessed value: $564,600
Annual tax amount: $8,343
Date on market: 4/10/2026
Cumulative days on market: 140 days
Listing terms: Cash,Contract
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$765,200

$727,000 - $803,000

$2,848/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/13/2026	Price change	$795,000-3.6%$272/sqft
Source: DMMLS #738315 Report a problem
6/5/2026	Price change	$825,000-5.7%$283/sqft
Source: DMMLS #738315 Report a problem
4/13/2026	Listed for sale	$875,000$300/sqft
Source: DMMLS #738315 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,392 +0.9%	$564,600 +4.1%
2024	$8,320 -1.9%	$542,400
2023	$8,484 +1.2%	$542,400 +21%
2022	$8,382 -1.1%	$448,200
2021	$8,472 +1.6%	$448,200 +4%
2020	$8,340 -3.9%	$431,000
2019	$8,678 -0.2%	$431,000 -0.3%
2018	$8,694	$432,100
2017	$8,694 +7.5%	$432,100 +8.1%
2016	$8,090	$399,900
2015	$8,090 +11%	$399,900 +8.6%
2014	$7,286	$368,200
2013	--	$368,200 -0.1%
2012	--	$368,600
2011	--	$368,600 -0.1%
2010	--	$368,900
2009	--	$368,900
2008	--	$368,900
2007	--	$368,900 -2.4%
2006	--	$377,800
2005	--	$377,800 +9.7%
2003	--	$344,390 +0.8%
2002	--	$341,660
2001	--	$341,660