This 1936 Tudor Revival style brick features a distinctive turret entrance. The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, along with an updated kitchen that flows seamlessly into the dining area. French doors off the dining room open to a fenced backyard, creating an indoor-outdoor connection for entertaining and gardening. Upstairs, you’ll find a generously sized third bedroom and fourth non-conforming that makes an excellent office, guest room or flex space to fit your needs. The lower level provides a blank slate ready to be transformed into a gathering room, home gym or hobby area and includes a convenient three-quarter bath. Improvements include a new roof and gutters (2023), new driveway (2023), new sump pump motor with battery backup (2025) and radon mitigation with sealed crawlspace (2025). Complete with a detached two-car garage, this classic Tudor offers character, functional space, and plenty of natural light.
Pending
$305,000
1002 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,373sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Distinctive turret entranceGenerously sized third bedroomPlenty of natural lightUpdated kitchenDetached two-car garageFenced backyard
- 42 days |
- 165 |
- 3 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 20, 2026 at 02:57pm
Listed by:
Tony Sly (515)202-9859,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Angie Sly 515-202-0682,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734592
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 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, See Remarks, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,373
- Total interior livable area: 1,373 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
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: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09003815000000
- Zoning: N-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1936
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: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,961
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Pending sale | $305,000$222/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734592 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $305,000+17.3%$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734592 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2022 | Sold | $260,000$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #646567 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2022 | Pending sale | $260,000+51%$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #646567 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2019 | Sold | $172,200-0.5%$125/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #574002 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $173,000+12%$126/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #574002 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2006 | Sold | $154,500$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,562 +3.4% | $242,400 |
| 2023 | $4,414 +0.8% | $242,400 +23.5% |
| 2022 | $4,380 +4.2% | $196,200 |
| 2021 | $4,204 -3.7% | $196,200 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $4,364 +8.8% | $177,100 |
| 2019 | $4,012 +1.2% | $177,100 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $3,966 | $157,800 |
| 2017 | $3,966 +10.2% | $157,800 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $3,600 | $145,300 |
| 2015 | $3,600 +8.3% | $145,300 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $3,324 | $138,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $138,700 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $140,000 -0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $140,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $140,700 -8.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $154,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $154,400 +15.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $134,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $134,100 +11.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $120,530 +8.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $111,010 |
| 2001 | -- | $111,010 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,926/mo
Principal & interest
$1542
Property taxes
$384
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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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