This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home has been beautifully updated and is ready for its new owner. Conveniently located near Merle Hay Mall with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways. The finished upstairs attic provides a versatile bonus space that can be used as a lounge, home office, or hobby area. This cute, cozy home offers comfort, character, and a great location.
For sale
$184,000
3938 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
907sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
6,490 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished upstairs atticVersatile bonus spaceCute cozy homeBeautifully updated
- 23 days
- 1,163
- 94
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Listed by:
Mi So (515)255-2020,
RE/MAX Cornerstone
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746649
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 907
- Total interior livable area: 907 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,490 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10009498007000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $144,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,719
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $184,000$203/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Pending sale | $184,000$203/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $184,000+15%$203/sqft |
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| 3/30/2022 | Sold | $160,000$176/sqft |
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| 3/6/2022 | Pending sale | $160,000$176/sqft |
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| 3/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $160,000+73.9%$176/sqft |
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| 6/22/2020 | Sold | $92,000-8%$101/sqft |
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| 5/19/2020 | Pending sale | $100,000$110/sqft |
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| 4/1/2020 | Price change | $100,000-4.8%$110/sqft |
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| 2/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $105,000$116/sqft |
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| 2/14/2020 | Pending sale | $105,000$116/sqft |
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| 2/3/2020 | Price change | $105,000-4.5%$116/sqft |
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| 1/3/2020 | Price change | $110,000-4.3%$121/sqft |
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| 12/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $115,000+29.9%$127/sqft |
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| 8/22/2014 | Sold | $88,500-1.7%$98/sqft |
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| 6/17/2014 | Price change | $90,000-5.8%$99/sqft |
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| 5/28/2014 | Price change | $95,500-1%$105/sqft |
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| 5/20/2014 | Price change | $96,500-1%$106/sqft |
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| 5/6/2014 | Price change | $97,500-2%$107/sqft |
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| 4/10/2014 | Price change | $99,500-0.5%$110/sqft |
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| 11/27/2013 | Price change | $100,000-2%$110/sqft |
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| 11/1/2013 | Price change | $102,000-0.5%$112/sqft |
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| 10/15/2013 | Price change | $102,500-0.5%$113/sqft |
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| 9/14/2013 | Price change | $103,000-0.5%$114/sqft |
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| 9/7/2013 | Price change | $103,500-0.5%$114/sqft |
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| 8/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $104,000+3.5%$115/sqft |
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| 11/30/2007 | Sold | $100,500$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,360 +2.3% | $144,300 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $2,308 -2.2% | $127,800 |
| 2023 | $2,360 -7.5% | $127,800 +17.2% |
| 2022 | $2,550 -5.3% | $109,000 |
| 2021 | $2,692 -3.8% | $109,000 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,798 +8.4% | $107,900 |
| 2019 | $2,582 +1% | $107,900 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $2,556 | $96,100 |
| 2017 | $2,556 +10.6% | $96,100 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $2,312 | $87,700 |
| 2015 | $2,312 +21.7% | $87,700 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $1,900 | $83,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $83,100 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $83,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $83,600 -9.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $92,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $92,800 +7.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $86,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,500 +5.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,000 +11.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $73,680 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $71,720 |
| 2001 | -- | $71,720 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Denison
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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