$3,194 Closing Credit¹
#712466, Biegger, Colleen, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM
$219,000 List price
3940 38th St Des Moines, IA 50310
$2,601
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
2,220 sqft
0.2 acres
$99 / sqft
House
Property details
About 3940 38th St
Come check out this unique 2 story home in Beaverdale listed for over $40,000 under assessed value. Home is in need of some updates throughout, priced accordingly. Has over 2200 sq. ft. of potential finish in the home with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. There is potential for 2 more bedrooms in the home. One wall was taken out for a dining room but could be changed back. The 2nd level has around 500 sq. ft. of unfinished space that could be finished for a master suite. 2 car detached garage and fenced in backyard. Metal roof. Some updates in the past have been vinyl siding, some windows, and mechanicals. Appliances stay with the home. Sold As Is.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,220 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.202 Acres
Year built1952
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #715162
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $219,000
- Price/SqFt: $98
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,890
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Douglas Ave, north on 38th St.
- Year Built: 1952
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,220 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.202 Acres
- MLS Number: 715162
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Revolution
- Office Phone: (515) 371-8765
- Listing Agent: Lance Martinson
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,800 | $4,890 |
| 2021 | $197,400 | $4,890 |
| 2020 | $188,600 | $4,890 |
| 2019 | $188,600 | $4,482 |
| 2018 | $168,500 | $4,482 |
| 2017 | $168,500 | $4,020 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Samuelson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•3929 Bel Aire Rd
1
Moore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•3716 50th St
1
Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•2250 30th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $59,239. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. 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?
17%
<35k
72%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Stein Mart
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Buick
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 3940 38th St
The listing price of 3940 38th St property is $219,000.
The property 3940 38th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.
Active Listing: 3940 38th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3940 38th St are: Samuelson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,890 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 3940 38th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 3940 38th St is 2,220 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3940 38th St is 1952.
This home is located at 3940 38th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Lower Beaver neighborhood. This 2,220 square foot home, which was built in 1952, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $219,000.
Over 49 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 141 listings were sold below the listed price and 58 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.