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$216,725$138 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

3840 38TH ST

DES MOINES, IA 50310
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,574 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$217K
$196K low$237K high

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1957
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 100 ft²Shed · 48 ft²Porch · 30 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Samuelson Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Meredith Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Hoover High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50310These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,000 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,153
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

3840 38th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Lower Beaver
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Lower Beaver
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Older than 83% of homes in Lower Beaver

What homes are worth in Des Moines 50310

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$110K$417K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Des Moines 50310.

How it measures up in Des Moines 50310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50310.

Estimated value$216,725
CheaperTypical $230,623Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,574 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,206 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 3840 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower BeaverDes Moines 50310Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$216,72524% of homes41% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1386% of homes9% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,574 ft²76% of homes77% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac55% of homes60% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than195217% of homes57% of homes25% of homes

About 3840 38th St

How much is 3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA is $216,725 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $196,488 to $236,962. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA last sell?

3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA last sold on Jun 30, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA?

3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,574 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA built?

3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA?

3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Samuelson Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Meredith Middle School (middle), rated D+; Hoover High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3840 38th St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,940 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is worth more than 41% of them ($216,725 against a typical $230,623), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($138 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,574 ft² against a typical 1,206 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1952 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 32% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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