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705 38th Street Des Moines, IA 50312
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Key Details
Sold Price $275,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,340 sqft
Price per Sqft $205
MLS Listing ID 724443
Sold Date 10/30/25
Style Two Story
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1912
Annual Tax Amount $4,382
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 8,145 Sqft
Acres 0.187
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
Charming and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of character, function, and modern convenience. Enrolled in the Invest Des Moines program, this well-maintained property is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a home with both comfort and value. The main level features a spacious living room with built-in shelving, a convenient powder room, and a dedicated dining space—great for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms with ample natural light and a bonus room that overlooks the backyard and is perfect for a home office, playroom, or reading nook.. Step outside the mudroom into a fully fenced backyard with a built-in pergola—an excellent space for hosting, relaxing, or gardening. The 2-car detached garage offers added storage and off-street parking. Enjoy mornings or evenings on the large covered front porch, complete with a swinging chair. Significant updates include a new roof (2020), brand-new furnace and A/C (2024), and radon mitigation already completed. Located within walking distance to grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and more—this home offers convenience, peace of mind, and welcoming charm in one great package.!13 Mo HWA Platinum Home Warranty included!
Location
State IA
County Polk
Area Des Moines West
Zoning N5
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace No
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
Parking Features Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Wood, Full
Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle
Porch Covered, Patio
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Rectangular Lot
Entry Level Two
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
Schools
School District Des Moines Independent
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 09006347000000
Monthly Total Fees $365
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Financing Conventional
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