2538 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 816 sqft Built 1949 Lot 6,300 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$129,000
Jul 7, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | Sold | $145,000 | DesMoines |
| May 7, 2024 | Listed | $142,500 | DesMoines |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Sold | $129,000 | MLS #649748 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Listed | $129,900 | MLS #649748 |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Listed for rent | $825 | AppfolioUnits |
| Jun 24, 2017 | Listing removed | $825 | AppfolioUnits |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Listed for rent | $825 | AppfolioUnits |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Listing removed | $750 | Appfolio |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Listed for rent | $750 | Appfolio |
| Mar 23, 2015 | Sold | $32,500 | MLS #445409 |
| Dec 19, 2014 | Price changed | $40,000 | MLS #445409 |
| Nov 13, 2014 | Listed | $50,500 | MLS #445409 |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Listing removed | $67,500 | DesMoines |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Price changed | $67,500 | MLS #431129 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Price changed | $69,900 | MLS #431129 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | Listed | $71,900 | MLS #431129 |
| May 3, 2012 | Listing removed | $70,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 9, 2012 | Listed | $70,000 | MLS #399256 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,300 | $29,900 | $118,200 | $2,094 |
| 2023 | $78,300 | $26,000 | $104,300 | $1,980 |
| 2022 | $61,700 | $22,300 | $84,000 | $1,964 |
| 2021 | $61,700 | $22,300 | $84,000 | $1,896 |
| 2020 | $56,000 | $20,000 | $76,000 | $1,970 |
| 2019 | $56,000 | $20,000 | $76,000 | $1,814 |
| 2018 | $50,000 | $17,500 | $67,500 | $1,796 |
| 2017 | $50,000 | $17,500 | $67,500 | $1,706 |
| 2016 | $47,100 | $16,000 | $63,100 | $1,662 |
| 2015 | $50,700 | $16,000 | $66,700 | $1,466 |
| 2014 | $48,800 | $15,100 | $63,900 | $1,360 |
| 2013 | $48,800 | $15,100 | $63,900 | $1,338 |
| 2012 | $49,000 | $15,100 | $64,100 | $1,374 |
| 2011 | $49,000 | $15,100 | $64,100 | $1,302 |
| 2010 | $51,600 | $16,300 | $67,900 | $1,282 |
| 2009 | $51,600 | $16,300 | $67,900 | $1,250 |
| 2008 | $53,200 | $16,800 | $70,000 | $1,250 |
| 2007 | $53,200 | $16,800 | $70,000 | $1,166 |
Property facts
Year built
1949
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
816 sqft
Lot size
6,300 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
39th St
Coordinates
41.61861, -93.54000
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,224
Gross rental yield
11.39%
Implied cap rate
7.40%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2538 39th St last sell?
2538 39th St most recently sold on Jul 7, 2022 for $129,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2538 39th St?
The most recent total assessment for 2538 39th St (year 2025) is $118,200 with $2,094 in property tax.
How does 2538 39th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.4% below the last sale price of $129,000.
When was 2538 39th St built?
2538 39th St was built in 1949.
How does 2538 39th St compare to others on 39th St?
We track 8 other properties on 39th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 39th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 2538 39th St?
2538 39th St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 816 sqft, 6,300 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2538 39th St a flip candidate?
No — 2538 39th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2538 39th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2538 39th 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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