$230,000

4571 E 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

4 beds |
2 baths |
1,160 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
0.58acre lot
1 car garage
$198/sqft
Listed 6 days ago

Property 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!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: July 20, 2026
Data Last Updated:: July 26, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Beaverdale : (515) 453-5900
Listing Agent:: DEB MILLER : 515-865-1206
MLS ID:: 745557

General: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: Carpet
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Fire PitPatioStorageStorage
Style: Ranch
Other Structures: StoragePatioOpen
Parking: DetachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: Metal
General: Metal SidingVinyl Siding1Block

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Southeast Polk
County: Polk

Zoning: S 102F LOT 6 OP NW 1/4 SEC 21-79-2306008986010000
Fencing: Other

Water: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of DEB MILLER , Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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