$2,731 Closing Credit¹
#714014, Jenny Overturf, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$225,000 List price
938 Wolcott Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,672
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,216 sqft
0.2 acres
$185 / sqft
House
Property details
About 938 Wolcott Ave
Welcome to this Charming 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Brick Home on the South Side of Des Moines. It boasts a spacious, private backyard perfect for gatherings. Beautiful updates all around that include new windows, exterior doors, renovated tiled bathrooms, & appliances! The high ceiling basement is partially finished with a bonus room & a 4th non-conforming bedroom or office. Book your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,216 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.159 Acres
Year built1941
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #717245
Garage1 space
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $225,000
- Price/SqFt: $185
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,290
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Head South on SW 9th. Turn West onto Wolcott Ave. Home is on the left-hand side about halfway down the road.
- Year Built: 1941
- Living Area: 1,216 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.159 Acres
- MLS Number: 717245
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 422-4669
- Listing Agent: Elyse Rogers
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2018 | Home Sold | $135,000 |
| Jan 27, 2016 | Home Sold | $66,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,700 | $3,290 |
| 2021 | $144,000 | $3,290 |
| 2020 | $126,900 | $3,290 |
| 2019 | $126,900 | $3,080 |
| 2018 | $115,800 | $3,080 |
| 2017 | $115,800 | $2,918 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•4201 S Union St
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•5001 SW 14th 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 $41,835. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn less than $<35k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
43%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
15%
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
11%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
15%
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
40%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Books-a-Million
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
Church's Chicken
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Toyota
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Adult Hits
Christian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 938 Wolcott Ave
The listing price of 938 Wolcott Ave property is $225,000.
The property 938 Wolcott Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 938 Wolcott Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 938 Wolcott Ave are: Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,290 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 12, 2018 for $135,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 938 Wolcott Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 938 Wolcott Ave is 1,216 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 938 Wolcott Ave is 1941.
This home is located at 938 Wolcott Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Gray's Lake neighborhood. This 1,216 square foot home, which was built in 1941, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.
In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.