3508 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 1 ba 985 sqft Built 1958 Lot 15,551 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$185,000
Oct 7, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2022 | Sold | $185,000 | MLS #659659 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Listed | $179,900 | MLS #659659 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,800 | $26,300 | $186,100 | $3,304 |
| 2023 | $141,600 | $23,000 | $164,600 | $2,766 |
| 2022 | $110,100 | $19,500 | $129,600 | $2,742 |
| 2021 | $110,100 | $19,500 | $129,600 | $2,646 |
| 2020 | $100,200 | $17,700 | $117,900 | $2,742 |
| 2019 | $100,200 | $17,700 | $117,900 | $2,450 |
| 2018 | $87,700 | $15,200 | $102,900 | $2,416 |
| 2017 | $87,700 | $15,200 | $102,900 | $2,330 |
| 2016 | $83,700 | $14,200 | $97,900 | $1,992 |
| 2015 | $83,700 | $14,200 | $97,900 | $2,202 |
| 2014 | $81,400 | $13,500 | $94,900 | $2,042 |
| 2013 | $81,400 | $13,500 | $94,900 | $1,982 |
| 2012 | $81,600 | $13,500 | $95,100 | $2,116 |
| 2011 | $81,600 | $13,500 | $95,100 | $2,004 |
| 2010 | $89,900 | $15,000 | $104,900 | $1,874 |
| 2009 | $89,900 | $15,000 | $104,900 | $1,822 |
| 2008 | $88,000 | $14,700 | $102,700 | $1,822 |
| 2007 | $88,000 | $14,700 | $102,700 | $1,774 |
Property facts
Year built
1958
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
985 sqft
Lot size
15,551 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
38th St
Coordinates
41.62688, -93.54247
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,478
Gross rental yield
9.59%
Implied cap rate
6.23%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3508 38th St last sell?
3508 38th St most recently sold on Oct 7, 2022 for $185,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3508 38th St?
The most recent total assessment for 3508 38th St (year 2025) is $186,100 with $3,304 in property tax.
How does 3508 38th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.6% above the last sale price of $185,000.
When was 3508 38th St built?
3508 38th St was built in 1958.
How does 3508 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 3508 38th St?
3508 38th St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 985 sqft, 15,551 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3508 38th St a flip candidate?
No — 3508 38th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3508 38th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 3508 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
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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