3871 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 2 ba 952 sqft Built 1957 Lot 13,765 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$105,000
Jun 5, 2023
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | Sold | $210,000 | DesMoines |
| May 28, 2024 | Listed | $215,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Price changed | $224,900 | DesMoines |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Listed | $229,900 | DesMoines |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Listing removed | — | DesMoines |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Listed | $214,900 | DesMoines |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Sold | $105,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 18, 2005 | Sold | $115,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,900 | $31,200 | $184,100 | $2,550 |
| 2023 | $121,900 | $28,300 | $150,200 | $2,872 |
| 2022 | $98,100 | $23,800 | $121,900 | $2,852 |
| 2021 | $98,100 | $23,800 | $121,900 | $2,790 |
| 2020 | $90,000 | $21,800 | $111,800 | $2,670 |
| 2019 | $90,000 | $21,800 | $111,800 | $2,472 |
| 2018 | $81,300 | $19,200 | $100,500 | $2,442 |
| 2017 | $81,300 | $19,200 | $100,500 | $2,306 |
| 2016 | $76,100 | $17,700 | $93,800 | $2,242 |
| 2015 | $76,100 | $17,700 | $93,800 | $2,404 |
| 2014 | $80,800 | $18,400 | $99,200 | $2,312 |
| 2013 | $80,800 | $18,400 | $99,200 | $2,232 |
| 2012 | $80,900 | $18,400 | $99,300 | $2,168 |
| 2011 | $80,900 | $18,400 | $99,300 | $2,170 |
| 2010 | $84,200 | $19,300 | $103,500 | $2,058 |
| 2009 | $84,200 | $19,300 | $103,500 | $1,950 |
| 2008 | $83,200 | $19,100 | $102,300 | $1,900 |
| 2007 | $83,200 | $19,100 | $102,300 | $1,934 |
Property facts
Year built
1957
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
952 sqft
Lot size
13,765 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
38th St
Coordinates
41.63203, -93.54152
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$630
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3871 38th St last sell?
3871 38th St most recently sold on Jun 5, 2023 for $105,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3871 38th St?
The most recent total assessment for 3871 38th St (year 2025) is $184,100 with $2,550 in property tax.
How does 3871 38th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 75.3% above the last sale price of $105,000.
When was 3871 38th St built?
3871 38th St was built in 1957.
How does 3871 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 3871 38th St?
3871 38th St is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 952 sqft, 13,765 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3871 38th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 3871 38th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 3871 38th St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 3871 38th St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
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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