4530 38th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 1 ba 2,143 sqft Built 1940 Lot 16,509 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$102,500
Oct 7, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | Listed for rent | $1,795 | AppfolioUnits |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Price changed for rent | $1,695 | AppfolioUnits |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Price changed for rent | $1,795 | AppfolioUnits |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Price changed for rent | $1,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Price changed for rent | $2,095 | AppfolioUnits |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Listed for rent | $2,195 | AppfolioUnits |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Price changed | $229,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Listed | $239,900 | DesMoines |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Sold | $102,500 | MLS #654429 |
| Aug 14, 2022 | Price changed | $135,000 | MLS #654429 |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Listed | $150,000 | MLS #654429 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,600 | $34,500 | $114,100 | $1,572 |
| 2023 | $73,600 | $30,700 | $104,300 | $2,904 |
| 2022 | $149,100 | $25,400 | $174,500 | $2,864 |
| 2021 | $149,100 | $25,400 | $174,500 | $2,726 |
| 2020 | $135,000 | $22,800 | $157,800 | $2,550 |
| 2019 | $121,900 | $22,800 | $144,700 | $2,208 |
| 2018 | $106,900 | $19,600 | $126,500 | $2,216 |
| 2017 | $106,900 | $19,600 | $126,500 | $2,390 |
| 2016 | $103,900 | $18,600 | $122,500 | $2,384 |
| 2015 | $103,900 | $18,600 | $122,500 | $2,308 |
| 2014 | $99,400 | $17,200 | $116,600 | $2,170 |
| 2013 | $99,400 | $17,200 | $116,600 | $2,102 |
| 2012 | $98,200 | $17,200 | $115,400 | $2,108 |
| 2011 | $98,200 | $17,200 | $115,400 | $2,040 |
| 2010 | $101,900 | $18,400 | $120,300 | $1,794 |
| 2009 | $101,900 | $18,400 | $120,300 | $1,728 |
| 2008 | $94,000 | $16,900 | $110,900 | $1,728 |
| 2007 | $94,000 | $16,900 | $110,900 | $1,278 |
Property facts
Year built
1940
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
2,143 sqft
Lot size
16,509 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
38th Ave
Coordinates
41.63000, -93.52373
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$615
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 4530 38th Ave last sell?
4530 38th Ave most recently sold on Oct 7, 2022 for $102,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 4530 38th Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 4530 38th Ave (year 2025) is $114,100 with $1,572 in property tax.
How does 4530 38th Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 11.3% above the last sale price of $102,500.
When was 4530 38th Ave built?
4530 38th Ave was built in 1940.
How does 4530 38th Ave compare to others on 38th Ave?
We track 5 other properties on 38th Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 38th Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 4530 38th Ave?
4530 38th Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 2,143 sqft, 16,509 sqft lot single_family.
Is 4530 38th Ave a flip candidate?
No — 4530 38th Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 4530 38th Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 4530 38th Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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