4970 38th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 720 sqft Built 1960 Lot 10,200 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,300 | $21,300 | $145,600 | $1,830 |
| 2023 | $112,600 | $19,000 | $131,600 | $1,568 |
| 2022 | $82,600 | $15,700 | $98,300 | $1,546 |
| 2021 | $82,600 | $15,700 | $98,300 | $1,622 |
| 2020 | $74,600 | $14,100 | $88,700 | $1,666 |
| 2019 | $74,600 | $14,100 | $88,700 | $1,220 |
| 2018 | $61,600 | $12,100 | $73,700 | $1,222 |
| 2017 | $61,600 | $12,100 | $73,700 | $1,318 |
| 2016 | $59,900 | $11,500 | $71,400 | $1,314 |
| 2015 | $59,900 | $11,500 | $71,400 | $1,168 |
| 2014 | $53,400 | $9,900 | $63,300 | $1,156 |
| 2013 | $53,400 | $9,900 | $63,300 | $1,036 |
| 2012 | $50,000 | $9,900 | $59,900 | $1,020 |
| 2011 | $50,000 | $9,900 | $59,900 | $1,036 |
| 2010 | $51,800 | $10,500 | $62,300 | $1,000 |
| 2009 | $51,800 | $10,500 | $62,300 | $864 |
| 2008 | $47,700 | $9,700 | $57,400 | $830 |
| 2007 | $47,700 | $9,700 | $57,400 | $838 |
Property facts
Year built
1960
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
720 sqft
Lot size
10,200 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
38th Ave
Coordinates
41.62993, -93.51508
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Frequently asked questions
When did 4970 38th Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 4970 38th Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 4970 38th Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 4970 38th Ave (year 2025) is $145,600 with $1,830 in property tax.
When was 4970 38th Ave built?
4970 38th Ave was built in 1960.
How does 4970 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 4970 38th Ave?
4970 38th Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 720 sqft, 10,200 sqft lot single_family.
Is 4970 38th Ave a flip candidate?
No — 4970 38th Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 4970 38th Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 4970 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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