$465,000

4001 E 38th St Des Moines, IA 50317

$5,522
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,474 sqft
1.9 acres
$188 / sqft
House

Property details

About 4001 E 38th St

This one owner home is special... Sitting on 1.94 acres and offering over 3200 square feet, properties like this do not come along often. Offering 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a finished walkout lower level, and a large acreage setting with no restrictions/covenants, this home is a fantastic value in today's market. Features of the home include: Updated mechanicals including new AC units ($24k in 2024), newer roof, extensive landscaping, all appliances included, large two stall garage and opportunity to build a detached garage/shop, brick and metal siding exterior, large covered front porch, enormous back patio with outdoor stove, large kitchen with numerous cabinets and plenty of countertop space, two living rooms on the main level, custom built in cabinets, gas fireplace, mudroom off the garage, and wonderful windows throughout. This location is convenient to anywhere in the metro and offers easy access to the interstate, shopping, multiple parks, and the trail system. The lot stretches back 640' to the creek and offers no restrictions, this home can have horses, an outbuilding, etc. Please call an agent today for more information or to set up a private tour.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas, Other
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,474 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.9394 Acres
Year built1970
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #711672
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log

Summary

  • MLS Number: 711672
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Space Simply
  • Office Phone: (515) 423-0899
  • Listing Agent: Cy Phillips

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$305,500$5,696
2021$248,900$5,696
2020$228,500$5,696
2019$228,500$5,234
2018$205,500$5,234
2017$205,500$4,998

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Brubaker Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2900 E 42nd St

6

Delaware Elementary

Public District PK-5

1.1 mi

4401 E 46th St

3

Garton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

2820 E 24th 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 $31,667. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

56%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

49%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

22%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • PontiacPontiac
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 4001 E 38th St

This home is located at 4001 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317. This 2,474 square foot home, which was built in 1970, sits on a 1.94 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $465,000.

Over 19 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 88 listings were sold below the listed price and 27 listings were sold for the listed price. In January 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 3.9% more homes for sale than in December. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 46 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,388.

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

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