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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#: 685367MLS LogoOriginating 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

    DateEventPrice
    1/15/2026Listing removed$354,900$189/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722656 Report a problem
    7/18/2025Listed for sale$354,900+33.9%$189/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722656 Report a problem
    1/17/2024Sold$265,000-18.5%$141/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #685367 Report a problem
    12/13/2023Pending sale$325,000$173/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #685367 Report a problem
    12/7/2023Listed for sale$325,000$173/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #685367 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$5,910 +11.7%$300,400
    2023$5,292 +0.8%$300,400 +26.9%
    2022$5,248 -4.8%$236,800

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    Neighborhood: Lower Beaver

    Nearby schools

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    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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