Charming and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of character, function, and modern convenience. Enrolled in the Invest Des Moines program, this well-maintained property is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a home with both comfort and value. The main level features a spacious living room with built-in shelving, a convenient powder room, and a dedicated dining space—great for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms with ample natural light and a bonus room that overlooks the backyard and is perfect for a home office, playroom, or reading nook.. Step outside the mudroom into a fully fenced backyard with a built-in pergola—an excellent space for hosting, relaxing, or gardening. The 2-car detached garage offers added storage and off-street parking. Enjoy mornings or evenings on the large covered front porch, complete with a swinging chair. Significant updates include a new roof (2020), brand-new furnace and A/C (2024), and radon mitigation already completed. Located within walking distance to grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and more—this home offers convenience, peace of mind, and welcoming charm in one great package.!13 Mo HWA Platinum Home Warranty included!
Sold for $275,000 on 10/30/25
Zestimate®
$275,000
705 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,340sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
8,145.72 Square Feet Lot
$275,000 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,690 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 31, 2025 at 09:59am
Listed by:
Misty Darling (515)962-5555,
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Bought with:
Davidson, Nathan
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724443
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,340
- Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,145 sqft
- Dimensions: 49 x 163
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09006347000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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