$279,900

705 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

  • 3 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 1,340 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1912
  • Property Lot Size Icon8,146sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $209/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

Charming and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of character, function, and modern convenience. Enrolled in the Invest Des Moines program, this well-maintained property is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a home with both comfort and value. The main level features a spacious living room with built-in shelving, a convenient powder room, and a dedicated dining space—great for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms with ample natural light and a bonus room that overlooks the backyard and is perfect for a home office, playroom, or reading nook.. Step outside the mudroom into a fully fenced backyard with a built-in pergola—an excellent space for hosting, relaxing, or gardening. The 2-car detached garage offers added storage and off-street parking. Enjoy mornings or evenings on the large covered front porch, complete with a swinging chair. Significant updates include a new roof (2020), brand-new furnace and A/C (2024), and radon mitigation already completed. Located within walking distance to grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and more—this home offers convenience, peace of mind, and welcoming charm in one great package.!13 Mo HWA Platinum Home Warranty included!

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
August 18, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
BH&G Real Estate Innovations : (515) 962-5555
Listing Agent:
Misty Darling : (515) 478-3664
MLS ID:
724443
  • General: Dining AreaSeparate/Formal Dining RoomWindow Treatments
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring: HardwoodTile
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

This listing courtesy of Misty Darling, BH&G Real Estate Innovations

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Location

Schools Nearby

H

Hubbell Elementary School

800 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-5

0.39 miles away

C

Callanan Middle School

3010 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

0.50 miles away

R

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

0.57 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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