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Sold for $115,000 on 10/31/25
  • $115,000

    1143 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,260sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    4,660.92 Square Feet Lot
    $115,000 Zestimate®
    $91/sqft
    $1,267 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Looking for your next flip or a project that’s more treat than trick? Step inside this 1,260 sq ft Des Moines estate, where the 3 bedrooms and 1 bath are just waiting to be revived. Sold as is—and yes, with everything inside—this property is a true time capsule. Bring your imagination (and maybe a flashlight) to uncover the bones of a home ready for transformation. Whether you’re a fearless flipper, a daring DIYer, or someone who sees charm in the cobwebs, this one has “harvest time project” written all over it.Don’t be scared… opportunity like this doesn’t stay buried for long!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 07:39am

    Listed by:

    Tony Sly (515)202-9859,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM,

    Angie Sly 515-202-0682,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Bought with:

    Mariela Mendoza

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726946MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,260
    • Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fence
    • Fencing: Wood,Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 4,660 sqft
    • Dimensions: 42 x 111
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09003384000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Asphalt
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