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$229,900

4138 E 27th St Des Moines, IA 50317

4 beds
1 full
1,102 sqft
0.2 acres
$209 / sqft
House

Property details

About 4138 E 27th St

Move-in ready 4-bedroom home on great NE Side of Des Moines Location! This home features a large eat-in kitchen with a family room on the main level. There's also an updated bathroom and 2 bedrooms on the main level. Upstairs in the finished attic space is 2 additional bedrooms. Downstairs is a full basement with tons of room for storage and opportunity to finish for additional living space. There's updated vinyl windows throughout. Outside is a large 2-car detached garage and a large fenced in yard perfect for pets. All you need to do is move-in. Come and see Today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,102 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.189 Acres
Year built1962
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #723218
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Exterior: Fully Fenced
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $229,900
  • Price/SqFt: $208
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,130
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: Take E Douglas Ave to E 28th St, Head North on E 28th St, Turn on NE 42nd Ave and Head West, Home is one the Corner of NE 27th St and NE 42nd Ave.
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Living Area: 1,102 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.189 Acres
  • MLS Number: 723218
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 250-6655
  • Listing Agent: Collin Coy

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 22, 2015
Home Sold
$123,000
Aug 27, 2007
Home Sold
$90,500
Dec 07, 2005
Home Sold
$135,000
Apr 05, 2005
Home Sold
$103,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$151,700$3,130
2021$127,000$3,130
2020$120,700$3,130
2019$120,700$2,742
2018$103,100$2,742
2017$103,100$2,734

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Garton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

2820 E 24th St

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.0 mi

1701 Lay St

1

Brubaker Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.1 mi

2900 E 42nd 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 $52,292. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

33%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • DillardsDillards
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • WingstopWingstop

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • RockRock
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 4138 E 27th St

The listing price of 4138 E 27th St property is $229,900.

The property 4138 E 27th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.

Active Listing: 4138 E 27th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 4138 E 27th St are: Garton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Brubaker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoyt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,130 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 22, 2015 for $123,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 4138 E 27th St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 4138 E 27th St is 1,102 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 4138 E 27th St is 1962.

This home is located at 4138 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Douglas Acres neighborhood. This 1,102 square foot home, which was built in 1962, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $229,900.

Des Moines, IA housing market in July 2025 saw over 47 listings sold above listed price, more than 67 sold at listed price and over 128 sold below. In July 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 1.7% less homes for sale than in June. In July 2025, listings were on the market for 34 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $217,571.

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

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