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707 38th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Polk County

Key Facts

3Beds
4Baths
2,918Sq Ft
1983Year Built
0.42Lot (acres)
3Garage
1Stories

Description

Located in Ashworth Estates, one of the top neighborhoods in the Des Moines area, is this all-brick ranch with 2,918 SF on the main floor, 3 BRs, 2.5 baths and a 3-car side-entry garage.  In addition there is a large family room with beamed ceiling, wood floors and brick front fireplace and walk-behind wet bar; dining room that seats 8-10; large eat-in kitchen with three sinks and tile floors; large primary bedroom, primary bath with 2 sinks, whirlpool tub and a tile shower; two more BRs, ¾ bath & a half bath. The finished basement has 1,438 more SF finished, two non-confirming BRs and a ¾ bath.  The back yard has a private fenced back yard and the roof was installed in 2022 by Elite Roofing Company.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year Built

1983

Stories

1

Living Area

2,918 sq ft

Lot Size

0.42 acres

Garage Spaces

3

Zoning

RES

Days on Market

94

MLS® Listing#

738315

Property Features

Interior

Eat-in Kitchen

Appliances

CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Basement

Finished

Parking

AttachedGarage

Lot Features

Irregular Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

AsphaltShingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$8,343

Parcel Number

32000520544000

Directions

Take 29th St. 2 blocks south of Ashworth Rd., then west 1 block on Pommel Pl., and finally south 1 block on 38th St. The house is on the left.

Affordability Calculator

$159,000

Estimated monthly payment

$4,231/mo

Principal $636,000 · Est. interest $887,277 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in West Des Moines, IA

$293,939
Median Listing Price
60
Median Days on Market
1,420
Median Sq Ft
$202
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,355
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 170% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 35% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in West Des Moines, IA.

Location

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Points of Interest in West Des Moines, IA

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Nearby Schools

  • Western Hills Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center

    School · 0.3 mi away

  • Iowa Christian Academy

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Montessori Children's House

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • West des Moines Community Schools

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Crossroads Park Elementary

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Valley Southwoods Freshman High School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Iowa Girls High School

    Secondary · 1.3 mi away

  • Jordan Creek Elementary

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Sacred Heart School

    Secondary · 1.5 mi away

  • Westridge Elementary

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Stilwell Junior High School

    Secondary · 1.5 mi away

  • Indian Hills Junior High School

    Secondary · 1.7 mi away

  • Cadence Academy Preschool

    School · 1.8 mi away

  • Dowling Catholic High School

    Secondary · 2.0 mi away

  • West des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool

    School · 2.2 mi away

  • West Des Moines Community School

    School · 2.2 mi away

  • Walnut Creek Campus

    Secondary · 2.2 mi away

  • School Administrators of Iowa

    School · 2.2 mi away

  • Hillside Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.2 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing - 515-771-2412

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