4040 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 2 ba 1,586 sqft Built 1956 Lot 176,854 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 | $248,600 | $52,530 | $301,130 | $5,468 |
| 2023 | $234,000 | $48,650 | $282,650 | $5,128 |
| 2022 | $185,500 | $40,970 | $226,470 | $5,088 |
| 2021 | $185,500 | $40,970 | $226,470 | $5,034 |
| 2020 | $172,400 | $37,930 | $210,330 | $5,224 |
| 2019 | $172,400 | $37,930 | $210,330 | $4,908 |
| 2018 | $157,800 | $33,370 | $191,170 | $4,854 |
| 2017 | $157,800 | $33,370 | $191,170 | $4,494 |
| 2016 | $144,500 | $30,180 | $174,680 | $4,374 |
| 2015 | $144,500 | $30,180 | $174,680 | $4,848 |
| 2014 | $158,800 | $42,600 | $201,400 | $4,668 |
| 2013 | $158,800 | $32,380 | $191,180 | $4,500 |
| 2012 | $158,500 | $32,380 | $190,880 | $4,330 |
| 2011 | $158,500 | $42,600 | $201,100 | $4,096 |
| 2010 | $157,200 | $42,900 | $200,100 | $3,892 |
| 2009 | $157,200 | $42,900 | $200,100 | $3,708 |
| 2008 | $155,400 | $42,400 | $197,800 | $3,616 |
| 2007 | $155,400 | $42,400 | $197,800 | $3,398 |
Property facts
Year built
1956
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,586 sqft
Lot size
176,854 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
38th St
Coordinates
41.63456, -93.54374
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 4040 38th St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 4040 38th St.
What is the current tax assessment for 4040 38th St?
The most recent total assessment for 4040 38th St (year 2025) is $301,130 with $5,468 in property tax.
When was 4040 38th St built?
4040 38th St was built in 1956.
How does 4040 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 4040 38th St?
4040 38th St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,586 sqft, 176,854 sqft lot single_family.
Is 4040 38th St a flip candidate?
No — 4040 38th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 4040 38th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 4040 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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