# 4571 E 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/2ba single family, $230,000 ($198/sqft), built 1954, 1,160 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,230/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $230,000 |
| Price/sqft | $198 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,160 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Lot Size | 25,395 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,163 |
| Estimated Insurance | $67 |
| **Total** | **$1,230** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1954
- 0.58 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Welcome to your dream retreat! Nestled on a picturesque, half acre lot on the outskirts of the city, this beautifully updated 4 BR ranch offers the perfect blend of country serenity and city convenience. Located in a quiet neighborhood with a country feel, you're just minutes from Des Moines, Altoona and Ankeny -giving you easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment while enjoying peaceful living. Inside, you'll find a fully renovated home with thoughtful updates. The stunning kitchen features modern cabinets, sleek countertops and stainless steel appliances, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the ease of first floor laundry and spacious bedrooms. Step outside and take in the fully fenced yard featuring mature grapevines and elderberry and young fruit trees! The yard also features a large storage shed with electricity, a charming playset and firepit with plenty of space to play, garden, or just relax under the trees! Whether you're enjoying quiet mornings on the patio, watching the kids or pets play in the yard, or hosting friends for a summer BBQ, this home is ready to create lasting memories. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of the countryside with all the benefits of nearby city life!

## Location

- **Address:** 4571 E 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.643337, -93.541324
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.643337,-93.541324

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** DEB MILLER
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Beaverdale
- **Phone:** 5158651206

## Primary Photo

![4571 E 38th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/20ade29e6df1e3f6df74d244aa05b936l-f2437222123r.jpg)

*34 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/4571-e-38th-street-des-moines-ia-50317-a745557)*

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**MLS#:** 745557 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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