Come see this two story open concept home with 2 car attached garage (with heater!) and fully fenced back yard! Three bedrooms upstairs and a 4th bedroom in basement (currently set up as family room). This home has LVP flooring thought the main floor and the kitchen has plenty of cabinet and pantry space with a new oven in 2023. Master bedroom includes walk in closet and bathroom. Ten minutes from downtown and interstate and walking distance from multiple parks and trails.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50320
- 2538 River Meadows Drive
- MLS# 710135
- Date Listed01/14/2025
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
- Lot Size 0.13 acres (5,563 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 2012
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,274 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $227.47
Interior Features
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.13
- Lot Size SQFT 5,563.00
- Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Directions
SE 14th to E. on Park Ave. N. on SE 22nd, East on King St, N. on River Meadows, home faces West or left side of street.
Financial Considerations
- HOA Fee $100 Annually
- Tax Amount $5,180
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
6.8 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
5.12 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
5.12 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
6.8 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
9.29 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
5.12 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
5.12 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
8.72 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
10.36 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
5.12 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
8.28 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
11.05 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2517 RIVER MEADOWS Drive | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $198,000 |
| 1803 E Lacona Avenue | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $99,200 |
| 2632 18th Court | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $90,000 |
| 2811 SE 20th Street | 4 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $108,000 |
| 2443 SE 18th Court | 4 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $140,000 |
| 2426 SE 18th Court | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $145,000 |
| 2920 Shadow Creek Lane | 4 | 3 | Dec 03, 2025 | $179,900 |
| 2411 River Meadows Drive | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $213,290 |
| 2622 SE 18th Court | 3 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $69,900 |
| 2847 SE 20th Street | 2 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $79,900 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,155 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 1,345 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 36 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $61,523 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $28,085 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
31/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
14/100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score ®
30/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
2 nearby routes: 2 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 21/100, Bike Score: 32/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 2538 River Meadows Drive
Source: Realty.com
2538 River Meadows Drive, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a Single Family 1,274 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 31 photos available of this 3 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $289,800. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 31 photos of 2538 River Meadows Drive.
Our records indicate that 2538 River Meadows Drive was built in 2012.
The full address for this home is 2538 River Meadows Drive, Des Moines, IA 50320.
2538 River Meadows Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Tue January 14, 2025
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 21/100, Bike Score: 32/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 2538 River Meadows Drive. 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:
Re/max Revolution
(tel: 515-265-7200)
Listing agent:
Joshua Mullin
(tel: 515-771-7247)
(#26988)
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