NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3938 E 38th St Des Moines, IA 50317

Capitol Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $298,000 - $313,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,498 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 21, 2020

Last sale price $233,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,153/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Log Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2020

This beautiful 2 bedroom 1 3/4 bath brick home with walkout basement. Is just what you are looking for, Recently remodeled with new hardwood floors in the dining room and living room. Updated kitchen with new back splash, counter-tops and tile floors. Bathroom updated with new shower tiles and new flooring. Finished lower level has everything you need for entertainment, kitchenette, 3.4 bath and laundry room, gas fireplace, dining area and living room area plus it leads to an awesome cover porch that has a great view of the backyard great for entertaining or just watching the kids lay. This home has a AC/Heated tuck under a garage great for a handyman's workshop.

Last Listed By

Jodie Hawley

Iowa Realty Altoona Listed on: 06/10/2020

Iowa Realty Altoona

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 130x300
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,498 Sq Ft Home
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06008973001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,968

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Foyer
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 159.21
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 155.54
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Fireplace Screen, Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1498
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 500
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1498
  • Total Sq Ft: 1498

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Oak, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.8950
  • Lot S F: 39000
  • Lot Size: 130X300
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06008973001000
  • Zoning: R-2

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 4968.00
  • Net Taxes: 4736.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2020
Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Mitchell Paul S and Mitchell Dawn M
Bought by
Schaffer Thomas and Matson Brooke
Seller's Agent
Jodie Hawley
Iowa Realty Altoona
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Gilliam
RE/MAX Revolution
List Price
$238,500
Sold Price
$233,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-2.31%
Total Days on Market
72
Current Estimated Value
$304,598

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,598
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.80%
Original Mortgage
$221,350
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2020
Closed on
Aug 1, 2020
Sold by
Mackie Michael Robert and Estate Of Robert L Mackie
Bought by
Mitchell Paul S and Mitchell Dawn M
Seller's Agent
Jodie Hawley
Iowa Realty Altoona
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Gilliam
RE/MAX Revolution
List Price
$238,500
Sold Price
$233,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-2.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,350
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2019
Closed on
Aug 20, 2019
Sold by
Mackie Michael Robert and Mackie Revocable Fami Robert L
Bought by
Mitchell Paul S and Mitchell Dawn M
Seller's Agent
Toni Bright
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Teri Lamberti
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.59%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2015
Sold by
Mackie Robert L
Bought by
Mackie Robert L and Robert L Mackie Revocable Family Trust

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schaffer Thomas $233,000 None Available
Mitchell Paul S -- None Available
Mitchell Paul S $225,000 None Available
Mackie Robert L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schaffer Thomas $221,350
Previous Owner Mitchell Paul S $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2020 08/21/20 Sold $233,000 -2.3% $156 / Sq Ft
08/21/2020 08/21/20 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2020 06/10/20 For Sale $238,500 +6.0% $159 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 Sold $225,000 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
07/27/2019 07/27/19 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2019 06/17/19 For Sale $225,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,472 $278,200 $49,800 $228,400
2023 $5,390 $278,200 $49,800 $228,400
2022 $5,350 $228,700 $42,000 $186,700
2021 $5,288 $228,700 $42,000 $186,700
2020 $5,178 $211,900 $38,800 $173,100
2019 $4,792 $211,900 $38,800 $173,100
2018 $4,736 $190,100 $34,200 $155,900
2017 $4,422 $190,100 $34,200 $155,900
2016 $4,302 $175,300 $30,900 $144,400
2015 $4,302 $175,300 $30,900 $144,400
2014 $4,658 $187,300 $32,400 $154,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodie Hawley

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jodie Hawley

    Iowa Realty Altoona

    (515) 943-4212

    2 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Jodie Hawley
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  • Melissa Gilliam

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Melissa Gilliam

    RE/MAX

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Melissa Gilliam
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  • Toni Bright

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Toni Bright

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 249-9221

    22 Total Sales

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  • Teri Lamberti

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Teri Lamberti

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 238-9549

    3 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Teri Lamberti
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 607217

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-08973001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Capitol Heights

3938 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3938 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 10 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $304,598, approximately $203 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 3938 E 38th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Brubaker Elementary School, Goodrell Middle School, and North High School.

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