For sale

Price cut: $6K (7/27)

$229,000

3517 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

3beds

972sqft

$1,646/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1948

7,013 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$236/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Finished lower levelLarge rec roomTwo bedroomsFully fenced backyardBar area

Welcome to this charming 1.5-story home in the desirable Beaverdale neighborhood, offering over 1,300 square feet of finished living space. The main level features a bright living room, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious third bedroom with double closets and a cozy sitting area or home office. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a large rec room, bar area, and plenty of room to relax, entertain, or create a workout space. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced backyard with a shaded deck, perfect for summer evenings, along with an oversized two-car garage offering ample storage. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and everything Beaverdale has to offer, with Ashby Park just across the street.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 972
Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
Finished area below ground: 360

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck

Lot

Size: 7,013 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 140
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 10009009000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1948

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $236/sqft
Tax assessed value: $210,100
Annual tax amount: $3,754
Date on market: 6/25/2026
Cumulative days on market: 61 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,498/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/27/2026	Price change	$229,000-2.6%$236/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743838 Report a problem
7/15/2026	Price change	$235,000-2.1%$242/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743838 Report a problem
6/25/2026	Listed for sale	$240,000+21.8%$247/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743838 Report a problem
7/19/2021	Sold	$197,000$203/sqft
Source: DMMLS #629007 Report a problem
5/28/2021	Pending sale	$197,000$203/sqft
Source: DMMLS #629007 Report a problem
5/17/2021	Price change	$197,000-1.5%$203/sqft
Source: DMMLS #629007 Report a problem
5/13/2021	Listed for sale	$200,000+26.6%$206/sqft
Source: DMMLS #629007 Report a problem
4/21/2017	Sold	$158,000-1.3%$163/sqft
Source: DMMLS #533584 Report a problem
3/8/2017	Listed for sale	$160,000+47.4%$165/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #533584 Report a problem
12/16/2016	Sold	$108,580-19.3%$112/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/13/2016	Listed for sale	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
7/24/2006	Sold	$134,500$138/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,686 +2.2%	$210,100 +8.4%
2024	$3,606 +1.5%	$193,800
2023	$3,552 -4.8%	$193,800 +21.4%
2022	$3,732 +1.6%	$159,600
2021	$3,674 -3.7%	$159,600 +8.4%
2020	$3,816 +8.2%	$147,200
2019	$3,528 +1%	$147,200 +12.1%
2018	$3,492	$131,300
2017	$3,492 +19.5%	$131,300 +9.8%
2016	$2,922	$119,600
2015	$2,922 +13%	$119,600 +8.8%
2014	$2,586	$109,900
2013	--	$109,900 -0.3%
2012	--	$110,200
2011	--	$110,200 -6.4%
2010	--	$117,700
2009	--	$117,700 +6%
2008	--	$111,000
2007	--	$111,000 +5.6%
2006	--	$105,100
2005	--	$105,100 +9.8%
2003	--	$95,690 +15.2%
2002	--	$83,080
2001	--	$83,080