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3871 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317

$224,900

Home List Price

$2,671*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
952 SqFt
$236/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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3871 E 38th St, Des Moines$224,900

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,671*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1957
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #692399
Lot Size0.32 Acres
StatusActive

About 3871 E 38th St

Don't miss out on this updated, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home conveniently located on the east side of Des Moines, less than 2 miles away from Altoona. This home has recently undergone many major improvements, including fresh interior paint, new countertops, an updated bathroom, all new flooring, new interior doors, plus much more. The home offers 2 large bedrooms on the main level, plus a full bath, large living room, and eat in kitchen. The basement is partially finished with a 3/4 bath, 3rd non-conforming bedroom, and large living area. Outside the home you'll find an oversized 22x30 garage, large deck, and spacious yard. Call today to set up your showing.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Living Area: 952 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Revolution
  • Office Phone: (515) 265-7200
  • Listing Agent: Ernest Huffey

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Laminate
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Fence

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.32 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • North High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Harding Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Brubaker Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: East 38th and Hubbell north on East 38th to property.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $224,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $236/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,670
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

3871 E 38th St vs Des Moines

28 DAYS ON ROCKET

-15 Days

$224,900

+$17.2K More

$236/SqFt

+$52 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $17.2K more than the Median Sold Price and $52/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #692399

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Revolution
  • Office Phone: (515) 265-7200
  • Listing Agent: Ernest Huffey

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 18, 2005Home Sold
$115,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,670$121,900
2020$2,670$111,800
2019$2,442$111,800
2018$2,442$100,500
2017$2,306$100,500

History based on county public records data.

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$1,190

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$741

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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1
/10

  • Brubaker Elementary School

  • 2900 E 42nd St

  • 0.93 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Harding Middle School

  • 203 E Euclid Ave

  • 3.84 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 8.62 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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3
/10

  • North High School

  • 501 Holcomb Ave

  • 4.33 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,667. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 3871 E 38th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 3871 E 38th St property is $224,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 3871 E 38th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 3871 E 38th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 3871 E 38th St are:
Brubaker Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Harding Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
North High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,670 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 18, 2005 for $115,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 3871 E 38th St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 3871 E 38th St is 952 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 3871 E 38th St is 1957.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50317›3871 E 38th St

This home is located at 3871 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317. This 952 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 02, 2024 and is currently priced at $224,900.

Over 55 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 121 listings were sold below the listed price and 59 listings were sold for the listed price. In March 2024 in Des Moines, IA there were 8.5% more homes for sale than in February 2024. Listings spent 43 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $207,620 during the same period.

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