$289,900

736 38th St Des Moines, IA 50312

$3,443
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full
2,288 sqft
0.2 acres
$127 / sqft
House

Property details

About 736 38th St

Welcome to this fully updated 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2 stall garage home in North of Grand in Des Moines! Spacious living room with fireplace mantle, flowing to the dining space right at the core of the home. Updated kitchen with ample cabinet space, pantry cabinet, can storage drawers, and all stainless steel appliances! One huge bedroom with walk in closet, one spacious full bathroom, as well as laundry room all on the main level! Upstairs you'll find four more bedrooms, with one of them an en-suite! Bedrooms also features full length mirrors! Another full bathroom on the second level too! Basement is nice and clean, offering plenty of storage space, with some shelves already built in too! Outside you'll find a fully fenced yard, great for a pet to run around safely. Covered patio off the back of the home, as well as an open patio privately placed at the side of the home! Extra wide two stall garage with plenty of space for a work bench too! New roof 2025, new paint, new carpet, new LVP floors, new appliances in this home! Centrally located in Des Moines, easy access to schools, parks, food, groceries, interstate, and Downtown Des Moines! Come check out this fully updated, move in ready, 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2 stall garage home right here in North of Grand, Des Moines! Call your favorite realtor for a showing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,288 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.188 Acres
Year built1914
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716310
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 716310
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: GoSynergy Realty
  • Office Phone: (515) 441-2173
  • Listing Agent: jHo Goh

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2021
Home Sold
$190,000
Sep 24, 2021
Home Sold
$175,000
Aug 26, 2009
Home Sold
$156,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$260,900$5,348
2021$236,600$5,348
2020$215,100$5,348
2019$215,100$4,764
2018$187,800$4,764
2017$187,800$4,260

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Hubbell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

800 42nd St

5

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

316 37th St

3

Perkins Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

4301 College Ave

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 $60,584. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type 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?

10%
<35k
76%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • RockRock
  • Active RockActive Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 736 38th St

This home is located at 736 38th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the North of Grand neighborhood. This 2,288 square foot home, which was built in 1914, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $289,900.

In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.

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

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