800 38th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 4 ba 3,011 sqft Built 1981 Lot 14,375 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$385,000
Mar 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 | Sold | $385,000 | MLS #646749 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Price changed | $399,000 | MLS #646749 |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Listed | $410,000 | MLS #646749 |
| May 18, 2021 | Sold | $320,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $391,000 | $86,200 | $477,200 | $7,158 |
| 2023 | $371,000 | $81,500 | $452,500 | $7,120 |
| 2022 | $307,100 | $70,500 | $377,600 | $7,206 |
| 2021 | $307,100 | $70,500 | $377,600 | $7,094 |
| 2020 | $294,900 | $67,400 | $362,300 | $6,982 |
| 2019 | $294,900 | $67,400 | $362,300 | $6,892 |
| 2018 | $283,100 | $61,900 | $345,000 | $6,904 |
| 2017 | $283,100 | $61,900 | $345,000 | $6,564 |
| 2016 | $262,400 | $56,600 | $319,000 | $6,416 |
| 2015 | $262,400 | $56,600 | $319,000 | $5,944 |
| 2014 | $241,900 | $51,000 | $292,900 | $5,760 |
| 2013 | $241,900 | $51,000 | $292,900 | $5,858 |
| 2012 | $258,800 | $51,000 | $309,800 | $5,610 |
| 2011 | $258,800 | $51,000 | $309,800 | $5,408 |
| 2010 | $256,800 | $51,400 | $308,200 | $5,234 |
| 2009 | $256,800 | $51,400 | $308,200 | $5,016 |
| 2008 | $256,800 | $51,400 | $308,200 | $4,868 |
| 2007 | $256,800 | $51,400 | $308,200 | $5,108 |
Property facts
Year built
1981
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
4
Living area
3,011 sqft
Lot size
14,375 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
38th St
Coordinates
41.58247, -93.75567
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,517
Gross rental yield
14.08%
Implied cap rate
9.15%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 800 38th St last sell?
800 38th St most recently sold on Mar 29, 2022 for $385,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 800 38th St?
The most recent total assessment for 800 38th St (year 2025) is $477,200 with $7,158 in property tax.
How does 800 38th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 23.9% above the last sale price of $385,000.
When was 800 38th St built?
800 38th St was built in 1981.
How does 800 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 800 38th St?
800 38th St is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 3,011 sqft, 14,375 sqft lot single_family.
Is 800 38th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 800 38th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 800 38th St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 800 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
-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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