705 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

$275,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,340
SqFt

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Sold Price
$275,000
List Price
$279,900
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
724443
Year Built
1912
Closing Date
Oct 30, 2025
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,340
Lot Size
8,133
Region
Des Moines West

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!

Additional Information

Street Name
38th Street
Agent Id
14690
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Basement
Unfinished
Foundation
Brick/Mortar
Garage
Yes
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Zip
50312
Region
Des Moines West
Style
Two Story
City
Des Moines
Acres
0.19
School District
Des Moines Independent
Zoning
N5

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Listing courtesy of BH&G Real Estate Innovations. Selling Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM.

Data courtesy of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS