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$205,863$223 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

643 38TH ST

DES MOINES, IA 50312
3
Beds
1
Baths
924 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
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

$206K
$170K low$242K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,188 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$87,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Bungalow
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Porch · 120 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
Greenwood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Callanan Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Roosevelt High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50312These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,207
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,972 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,437
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,814
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

643 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 74% of homes in Des Moines 50312
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in North of Grand
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Des Moines 50312
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Des Moines 50312
  • Older than 92% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Des Moines 50312

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

This home
$124K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Des Moines 50312.

How it measures up in Des Moines 50312

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50312.

Estimated value$205,863
CheaperTypical $292,175Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 643 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth of GrandDes Moines 50312Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$205,86338% of homes26% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22389% of homes68% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²13% of homes10% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac22% of homes12% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than191543% of homes22% of homes8% of homes

About 643 38th St

How much is 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA is $205,863 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $169,696 to $242,030. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA last sell?

643 38th St, Des Moines, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA?

643 38th St, Des Moines, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA built?

643 38th St, Des Moines, IA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA?

643 38th St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Callanan Middle School (middle), rated C-; Roosevelt High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50312?

Among the 5,455 homes in Des Moines 50312, it is worth more than 26% of them ($205,863 against a typical $292,175), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($223 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 10% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1915 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 28% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 643 38th St, Des Moines, IA was $1,188. The county assessed it at $87,500.

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