About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 4571 E 38th Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $230,000 ($198 per sqft). Built in 1954, the home offers 1,160 sqft of living space on a 0.58 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1954
  • 0.58 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1954

Amenities

A/C
Listing 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!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,230/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$166
Interest$997
Insurance$67

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

4571 E 38th Street

Des Moines, IA 50317

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchen

Exterior Features

FirePitPatioStorage

Property Details

Flooring

Carpet

Construction

MetalSiding VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 4571 E 38th Street is listed at $230,000 ($198/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,230 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1954, 0.58 acre lot. Interior Features: EatInKitchen. Exterior Features: FirePit, Patio, Storage.

This property is listed by DEB MILLER.

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DEB MILLER

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 745557· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 100 days on PropertySimple

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4571 E 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

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