$185,000 Sold price
$14,900 Below Asking Closed on May 28, 2025

3838 SW 31st St Des Moines, IA 50321

3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,696 sqft
0.3 acres
House

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Property details

Closing details

Sold price
$185,000
Price difference
$14,900 Below Asking
List price
$199,900
Closing date
May 28, 2025

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 14, 2010
Home Sold
$176,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$235,600$4,316
2021$185,200$4,316
2020$175,300$4,316
2019$175,300$3,916
2018$155,900$3,916
2017$155,900$3,540

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Jefferson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

2425 Watrous Ave

3

Wright Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

5001 SW 14th St

3

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

3141 SW 9th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $75,773. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

13%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • SoccerSoccer
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Old NavyOld Navy
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ArbysArbys

What do the neighbors drive?

  • FordFord
  • GMCGMC
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 3838 SW 31st St

The listing price of 3838 SW 31st St property is $199,900.

The property 3838 SW 31st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50321.

The current status of 3838 SW 31st St is unknown.

The nearby schools for 3838 SW 31st St are: Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,316 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 14, 2010 for $176,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3838 SW 31st St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 3838 SW 31st St is 1,696 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3838 SW 31st St is 1952.

This home is located at 3838 SW 31st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50321 in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood. This 1,696 square foot home, which was built in 1952, sits on a 0.30 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $199,900.

In May 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 61 sold above asking price, over 143 sold below and more than 69 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between April and May 2025 increased by 0.9%. In May 2025 median list price was $215,247 and the average listing age was 42 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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