This Craftsman bungalow with over 900 SF (plus a finished attic) sits in a quiet, scenic neighborhood just a short walk from Roosevelt and Ingersoll shops and restaurants. The all-season front sunroom has been refreshed with new flooring and improvements that make it a comfortable extension of the living space. Enjoy a beautiful sunset or a winter's snowfall. Inside, original hardwood floors and trim complement a fully updated kitchen with new cabinets, appliances, and lighting, along with an updated bathroom. Major improvements include a new roof, new siding, new windows, new doors, new HVAC, and fresh paint in the partially finished basement. Storage abounds with lots of extra shelving. Outside, the home features a replaced cement driveway and sidewalks, a detached garage, and a newly built 15 x 24 deck offering plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining. The property includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a finished attic, making it a move-in-ready home with thoughtful updates throughout. Located in an InvestDSM district, future owners can receive grant money towards future improvements.
For sale
$234,000
1005 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
780sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,140.08 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageUpdated bathroomNew windowsNew doorsNew roofFully updated kitchenLots of extra shelving
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 06:23am
Listed by:
Rosie Hteemoo (515)777-9533,
PROmetro Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730802
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 780
- Total interior livable area: 780 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 5,140.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 090/03820000000
- Zoning: N-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,918
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $234,000+95%$300/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730802 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2019 | Sold | $120,000-7.6%$154/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #574712 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2019 | Pending sale | $129,900$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #574712 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $129,900+3.9%$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #574712 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2016 | Sold | $125,000+18.5%$160/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #520674 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,650 -6% | $153,800 |
| 2023 | $2,820 +0.9% | $153,800 +16.6% |
| 2022 | $2,796 +5.7% | $131,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,303/mo
Principal & interest
$907
Property taxes
$314
Home insurance
$82
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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