About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1641 38th Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $400,000 ($194 per sqft). Built in 1938, the home offers 2,060 sqft of living space on a 0.18 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1938
  • 0.18 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
1938

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Beaverdale brick home with timeless character + thoughtful updates. From the moment you step through the antique front door, you'll appreciate the warmth and charm that make homes like this so special. Original hardwood floors and natural light create an inviting feel throughout the main level.

The updated kitchen features maple cabinetry, quality appliances, reverse osmosis, and floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with morning sunshine while overlooking the backyard and gardens. Two spacious bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the main level.

Upstairs, you'll find a truly exceptional primary retreat rarely found in homes of this era, offering incredible closet space and a spacious bath with dual sinks, a soaking tub, and separate shower. The lower level provides additional living space perfect for a family room, game room, or home office, along with ample storage.

Outside, enjoy the new deck overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds filled with hydrangeas, peonies, roses, mature trees, and a sunny vegetable garden. Major updates include furnace and A/C (2022), radon mitigation (2021), electrical updates (2024), venting and flashing improvements (2024), garage door (2025), deck (2025), and Bosch dishwasher and LG washer and dryer (2025-2026). All just steps from the park and within walking distance of Beaverdale favorites. Schedule your showing today!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,139/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$289
Interest$1,733
Insurance$117

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1641 38th Street

Des Moines, IA 50310

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaEatInKitchenCableTv

Exterior Features

DeckStorage

Property Details

Flooring

TileCarpetHardwood

Construction

Brick

Pool Features

Deck

Parking

TandemGarage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1641 38th Street is listed at $400,000 ($194/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,140 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1938, 0.18 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, EatInKitchen, CableTv. Exterior Features: Deck, Storage.

This property is listed by Jessica Gilligan and can be reached at 5159754595.

JG

Jessica Gilligan

Agent at Century 21 Signature

(515) 975-4595

Listed by Century 21 Signature · View on Broker Site

MLS# 744572· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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1641 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

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