1042 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50311
2 bd 1 ba 955 sqft Built 1913 Lot 4,269 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$125,000
Jun 8, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | Listed for rent | $1,250 | TenantTurner |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Listed for rent | $1,250 | RentFeeder |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Listed for rent | $1,225 | Zumper |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Listed for rent | $1,225 | RentFeeder |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Sold | $125,000 | MLS #651825 |
| May 12, 2022 | Listed | $125,000 | MLS #651825 |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Sold | $95,000 | MLS #625329 |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Listed | $95,000 | MLS #625329 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,100 | $31,200 | $125,300 | $2,176 |
| 2023 | $80,200 | $28,200 | $108,400 | $2,786 |
| 2022 | $93,400 | $24,800 | $118,200 | $2,764 |
| 2021 | $93,400 | $24,800 | $118,200 | $2,430 |
| 2020 | $83,700 | $22,300 | $106,000 | $2,520 |
| 2019 | $83,700 | $22,300 | $106,000 | $2,262 |
| 2018 | $73,300 | $19,400 | $92,700 | $2,234 |
| 2017 | $73,300 | $19,400 | $92,700 | $2,068 |
| 2016 | $67,300 | $17,700 | $85,000 | $2,010 |
| 2015 | $67,300 | $17,700 | $85,000 | $1,894 |
| 2014 | $63,400 | $16,600 | $80,000 | $1,820 |
| 2013 | $63,400 | $16,600 | $80,000 | $1,750 |
| 2012 | $63,200 | $16,600 | $79,800 | $1,708 |
| 2011 | $63,200 | $16,600 | $79,800 | $1,536 |
| 2010 | $59,600 | $15,500 | $75,100 | $1,454 |
| 2009 | $59,600 | $15,500 | $75,100 | $1,306 |
| 2008 | $54,600 | $16,500 | $71,100 | $1,272 |
| 2007 | $54,600 | $16,500 | $71,100 | $1,098 |
Property facts
Year built
1913
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
955 sqft
Lot size
4,269 sqft
ZIP code
50311
City
Des Moines
Street
38th St
Coordinates
41.59701, -93.66848
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,433
Gross rental yield
13.76%
Implied cap rate
8.94%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1042 38th St last sell?
1042 38th St most recently sold on Jun 8, 2022 for $125,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1042 38th St?
The most recent total assessment for 1042 38th St (year 2025) is $125,300 with $2,176 in property tax.
How does 1042 38th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.2% above the last sale price of $125,000.
When was 1042 38th St built?
1042 38th St was built in 1913.
How does 1042 38th St compare to others on 38th St?
We track 8 other properties on 38th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 38th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1042 38th St?
1042 38th St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 955 sqft, 4,269 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1042 38th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 1042 38th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1042 38th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1042 38th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.8%
Implied 1-yr
-7.0%
2026 Q3
$210K
2026 Q4
$205.8K
ZIP 50311 — Median Price History + Forecast
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