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917 38th St

Des Moines IA 50312

2
2
1
984 sq. ft.
0.15 ac.
Single-Family
Last sold for $222,000
Savannah SavageSavannah Savage, last sold this property on 07 July 2025 after -240 days on market.

Overview

Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a private office space located just a short walk from the vibrant Shops of Roosevelt! Enjoy the perfect blend of original charm and modern updates throughout. The sunroom features new windows, flooding the space with natural light. The living room includes original built ins with desk area, charming wood burning fireplace and original wood floors. Walk through the spacious dining room into kitchen area that's been updated including stainless steel appliances and new paint. Downstairs, a newly added bathroom and private office in the basement offer flexible living space, ideal for remote work. Over the past five years, this home has seen significant improvements, including a new roof, siding, gutters, soffit, and a stunning new wood fence. Located in a highly desirable neighborhood with easy freeway access and just steps from local shops, dining, and amenities, this home offers both convenience and character. Don't miss this opportunity to own a move-in-ready gem!

Features

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 carspace
1 garage space
984 sq. ft. floor area
0.15 ac. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 917 38th St is $212k.

Median value
$212k
Estimated value range
$61.5k - $490k
Median days on market
18
Estimated value trend
16%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 917 38th St

2025
Sold
$222,000
07 Jul 2025 by Savannah Savage, of Keller Williams Realty GDM
2016
Sold
$117,500
22 Feb 2016 by Paula Mahnke, of Coldwell Banker Mid Am Group

Happy sellers in Des Moines

54%
54% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Des Moines stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 6 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom single-family properties in Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 28 two-bedroom single-family properties similar to 917 38th St, have been sold.

This represents a 36% increase in two-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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