Sold for $265,000 on 01/17/24
$265,000
3833 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
4beds
1,880sqft
Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Built in 1961
-- sqft lot
$339,800 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$1,349 Estimated rent
Home value
$339,800
$323,000 - $357,000
$1,349/mo
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What's special
Exceptionally crafted all-brick duplex in DMNW designed as a custom multi-generational dwelling by the owner but still with a traditional duplex feel. Spacious larger unit features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, family room, kitchen and dining area for comfortable living. Second unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a living room, and a convenient eat-in kitchen. Full basements under both units provide ample space for laundry, storage and possible additional living space, with the larger unit boasting an additional 3/4 bath. Impressive 25 x 25 all brick, heated garage accompanied by a 12 x 25 sunroom and an extra all-brick storage shed – a true haven for storage and leisure. .421 acre lot provides a sense of openness and outdoor space. Owner-occupied in one unit while smartly renting out the other for $760 a month – a savvy investment strategy. Low maintenance property with recent updates including a newer roof and mechanicals, ensuring peace of mind for the future. This property offers a unique opportunity for cosmetic enhancements to tailor the property to personal preferences. Overall, a well-crafted, income-generating duplex with versatile living spaces and promising potential. 24 hour notice required for all showings. Photos are of vacant unit and both unit basements. No interior pictures of tenant occupied side.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 17, 2024 at 09:33am
Listed by:
Michelle Polder 515-306-0724,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Bradley Johnson
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 685367
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,880
- Total interior livable area: 1,880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 229
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10005723000000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Listing removed | $354,900$189/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $354,900+33.9%$189/sqft |
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| 1/17/2024 | Sold | $265,000-18.5%$141/sqft |
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| 12/13/2023 | Pending sale | $325,000$173/sqft |
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| 12/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $325,000$173/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,910 +11.7% | $300,400 |
| 2023 | $5,292 +0.8% | $300,400 +26.9% |
| 2022 | $5,248 -4.8% | $236,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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