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Sold for $275,000
  • $275,000

    705 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    1,340sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1912
    8,145.72 Square Feet Lot
    $276,500 Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $1,873 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $276,500

    $263,000 - $290,000

    $1,873/mo

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    What's special

    Charming and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of character, function, and modern convenience. Enrolled in the Invest Des Moines program, this well-maintained property is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a home with both comfort and value. The main level features a spacious living room with built-in shelving, a convenient powder room, and a dedicated dining space—great for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms with ample natural light and a bonus room that overlooks the backyard and is perfect for a home office, playroom, or reading nook.. Step outside the mudroom into a fully fenced backyard with a built-in pergola—an excellent space for hosting, relaxing, or gardening. The 2-car detached garage offers added storage and off-street parking. Enjoy mornings or evenings on the large covered front porch, complete with a swinging chair. Significant updates include a new roof (2020), brand-new furnace and A/C (2024), and radon mitigation already completed. Located within walking distance to grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and more—this home offers convenience, peace of mind, and welcoming charm in one great package.!13 Mo HWA Platinum Home Warranty included!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: October 31, 2025 at 09:59am

    Listed by:

    Misty Darling (515)962-5555,

    BH&G Real Estate Innovations

    Bought with:

    Davidson, Nathan

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724443MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,340
    • Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
    • Fencing: Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 8,145 sqft
    • Dimensions: 49 x 163
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09006347000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1912
    Details
    • Warranty included: Yes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/30/2025Sold$275,000-1.8%$205/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724443 Report a problem
    9/9/2025Pending sale$279,900$209/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724443 Report a problem
    8/18/2025Listed for sale$279,900+48.1%$209/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724443 Report a problem
    4/1/2020Sold$189,000-5.5%$141/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #597984 Report a problem
    2/13/2020Pending sale$199,900$149/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #597984 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,866 -9.2%$207,000
    2023$4,256 +0.8%$207,000 +9.2%
    2022$4,222 +3.6%$189,500

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: North of Grand

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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