Polk County property record for 1263 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.875 acres (38,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-352-004 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-352-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 38,130 sqft (0.875 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 123 ft wide |
| Terrain | Other |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1263 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Legal Description | LOT 82 BROADACRE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADACRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1263 E 38th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2015 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | DES MOINES, IA 50303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000002695 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000085588 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $15,400 Land $15,400 | $15,400 Land $15,400 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $13,600 Land $13,600 | $13,600 Land $13,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1263 E 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1263 E 38th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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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