Polk County property record for 1305 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 702 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,335 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $424 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-352-012 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-352-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 702 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 16,335 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 123 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Old Parcel Number | 06000663000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1305 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | -EX E .5A- LOT 98 BROADACRE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADACRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1305 E 38th St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1601 E 35TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2719 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0009744360 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9334 / 0529 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2002-00029075 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $23,900 Land $23,900 | $23,900 Land $23,900 | |
| 2024 | $424.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,100 Land $21,100 | $21,100 Land $21,100 | |
| 2020 | $392.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1305 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 1305 E 38th St is low, with less than 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 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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