About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 307 38th Street in West des Moines, IA is listed for $319,000 ($190 per sqft). Built in 1979, the home offers 1,681 sqft of living space on a 0.21 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1979
  • 0.21 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1979

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Something about an established West Des Moines neighborhood that just feels right and this two-story gives you the space, location, and solid bones to make it your own. Good livable space plus a finished lower level, the layout gives you room to spread out without wasting space.

All three bedrooms are upstairs, including the non-negotiable primary en suite, the main level features a welcoming family room with woodburning fire place, dedicated dining space, a convenient half bath, and plenty of storage throughout. Downstairs brings a little personality of its own with a built-in entertainment center and jukebox the kind of space ready for movie nights, game days, or just hanging out.

Outside, enjoy a spacious deck and a manageable backyard with room to enjoy without spending every weekend maintaining it. A location near Western Hills Elementary, Valley High School and Stadium, Des Moines Rugby Club, restaurants, shopping, and everyday West Des Moines conveniences, and you've got a home that checks a lot of boxes.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,706/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$231
Interest$1,382
Insurance$93

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

307 38th Street

West des Moines, IA 50265

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaFireplaceWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

Carpet

Construction

VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Heat Pump (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 307 38th Street is listed at $319,000 ($190/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,706 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1979, 0.21 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, Fireplace, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Trent Schwab.

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Trent Schwab

Agent at Century 21 Signature Real Estate

Listed by Century 21 Signature Real Estate · Broker phone: (515) 224-4002 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 748197· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 57 days on PropertySimple

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307 38th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265

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