Polk County property record for 1241 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.877 acres (38,192 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $14,500 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $532 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00665-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00665-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,192 sqft (0.877 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 308 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1241 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 100 BROADACRE |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADACRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3800 E UNIVERSITY AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1608 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20112012-00046792 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14095 / 835 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016295 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,500 (+12.96%) Land $30,500 | $30,500 (+12.96%) Land $30,500 | |
| 2024 | $532.00 (+5.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $27,000 Land $27,000 | $27,000 Land $27,000 | |
| 2020 | $502.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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