$239,000

938 Wolcott Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,838
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,216 sqft
0.2 acres
$197 / sqft
House

Property details

About 938 Wolcott Ave

Charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 story brick home-Perfect for comfortable living. This well-maintained property features a spacious layout with plenty of natural light from brand new windows! Enjoy the convenient bedroom and half bath on the main level & 2 great sized bedrooms upstairs with a tiled full bath. Step outside to a fully-fenced in backyard with great privacy and a 1 car detached garage. Don't miss out - Call 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 #713394
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 713394
  • 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

DateEventPrice
Dec 12, 2018
Home Sold
$135,000
Jan 27, 2016
Home Sold
$66,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

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. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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 BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • WingstopWingstop

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 938 Wolcott Ave

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 March 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $239,000.

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. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 6.3% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $215,179 and the average listing age was 47 days.

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

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