401 38th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 3 ba 2,124 sqft Built 1979 Lot 11,166 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$305,000
Jul 1, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2022 | Sold | $305,000 | MLS #652699 |
| May 27, 2022 | Price changed | $305,000 | MLS #652699 |
| May 25, 2022 | Listed | $315,000 | MLS #652699 |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Sold | $238,645 | MLS #591363 |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Price changed | $238,500 | MLS #591363 |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Price changed | $242,000 | MLS #591363 |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Listed | $245,000 | MLS #591363 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,300 | $71,900 | $345,200 | $4,950 |
| 2023 | $242,900 | $62,900 | $305,800 | $4,926 |
| 2022 | $201,300 | $53,800 | $255,100 | $4,868 |
| 2021 | $201,300 | $53,800 | $255,100 | $4,796 |
| 2020 | $188,800 | $50,300 | $239,100 | $4,482 |
| 2019 | $188,800 | $50,300 | $239,100 | $4,204 |
| 2018 | $172,200 | $44,800 | $217,000 | $4,208 |
| 2017 | $172,200 | $44,800 | $217,000 | $3,914 |
| 2016 | $157,100 | $39,800 | $196,900 | $3,822 |
| 2015 | $157,100 | $39,800 | $196,900 | $3,672 |
| 2014 | $150,200 | $37,400 | $187,600 | $3,418 |
| 2013 | $150,200 | $37,400 | $187,600 | $3,352 |
| 2012 | $150,700 | $37,400 | $188,100 | $3,422 |
| 2011 | $150,700 | $37,400 | $188,100 | $3,310 |
| 2010 | $157,400 | $39,900 | $197,300 | $3,164 |
| 2009 | $157,400 | $39,900 | $197,300 | $3,070 |
| 2008 | $157,400 | $39,900 | $197,300 | $3,070 |
| 2007 | $157,400 | $39,900 | $197,300 | $2,870 |
Property facts
Year built
1979
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
2,124 sqft
Lot size
11,166 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
38th St
Coordinates
41.57631, -93.75507
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,186
Gross rental yield
12.54%
Implied cap rate
8.15%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 401 38th St last sell?
401 38th St most recently sold on Jul 1, 2022 for $305,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 401 38th St?
The most recent total assessment for 401 38th St (year 2025) is $345,200 with $4,950 in property tax.
How does 401 38th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 13.2% above the last sale price of $305,000.
When was 401 38th St built?
401 38th St was built in 1979.
How does 401 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 401 38th St?
401 38th St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,124 sqft, 11,166 sqft lot single_family.
Is 401 38th St a flip candidate?
No — 401 38th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 401 38th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 401 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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