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2520 E 38Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

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2 Beds
1 Bath
780 Sq Ft

Step inside this time capsule and prepare to be greeted by avocado-green appliances, retro paneling, and enough vintage charm to make a comeback of its own. Sitting on over a quarter acre, this is a rare in-town find. This home is move-in ready if youre cool with old-school style, or ripe for a cosmetic makeover if not. The bones are solid, the lot is huge, and only some window repairs and cosmetic updates stand between you and instant equity. Whether youre an investor hunting your next project or a homeowner with a vision, this one checks a lot of boxes.

Listing By: Mitch Coluzzi - Real Broker, LLC iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 730804
  • Date Listed11/21/2025
  • Days on Realty 1 Day
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.26 acres (11,300 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1925
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 780 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $127.56

Interior Features

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 0.26
  • Lot Size SQFT 11,300.00
  • Lot Features -

Directions

From E University, North on E 33rd, East on Easton Blvd, North on E 38th St - home on WEST side of road at corner of E Sheridan & E 38th St

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $2,130
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

7.39 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

8.91 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

8.29 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

8.29 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

10.39 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

11.74 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

8.29 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

10.55 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

10.72 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50317

Source: Walkscore

23/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

26/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

34/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

1 nearby routes: 1 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 18/100, Transit Score: 11/100, Bike Score: 29/100.

Points of Interest near 2520 E 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

Frequently Asked Questions for 2520 E 38th Street

Source: Realty.com

2520 E 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a Single Family 780 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 11 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $99,500. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 11 photos of 2520 E 38th Street.

Our records indicate that 2520 E 38th Street was built in 1925.

The full address for this home is 2520 E 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317.

2520 E 38th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Fri November 21, 2025

Almost all errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 18/100, Transit Score: 11/100, Bike Score: 29/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 2520 E 38th Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Real Broker, Llc (tel: 855-450-0442)
Listing agent: Mitch Coluzzi (tel: 515-518-1111) (#35951)

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