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1901 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1901 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment / Public Use
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.289 acres (12,600 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$1,880 (2020)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale
Feb 2019 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN7923-33-104-044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-33-104-044
Alternative APN
  • 060/08179-001-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,034 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,580 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,600 sqft (0.289 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1901 E 39TH CT
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5601
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government / Public Use
Legal DescriptionLTS 259 & 260 SUNRISE PARK
Legal SubdivisionSUNRISE PARK
Legal Lot Number259,260 260
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5005
Census Tract1900

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address12130 NW 128TH ST, GRANGER, IA 50109-1200
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 20, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 1, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMMUNITY CHOICE CU
Aug 22, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Aug 22, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Aug 22, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 6, 2005
Deed Document Number2021-00040920
Deed Book / Page18485 / 371
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 20, 2021
Property Address1901 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5601
Document Number0000040920
Book / Page18485 / 371
Instrument DateNov 10, 2020
Instrument2021-00040920
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$183.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1901 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5601
Document Number0000057525
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1901 E 39TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175601, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5601

Mortgage

Document Number0000057525
DateFeb 5, 2019
Book Page017228/000176
Instrument57525
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY CHOICE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCLIVE, IA 50325
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueFeb 4, 2029

August 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2018
Property Address1901 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5601
Document Number0000015531
Book / Page017049 / 000605
Instrument DateAug 1, 2018
Instrument15531
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2018

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 SE 4TH ST ANKENY IA 500213132, ANKENY, IA 50021-3132

August 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2018
Property Address1901 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5601
Document Number0000015530
Book / Page017049 / 000603
Instrument DateAug 1, 2018
Instrument15530
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2018

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 SE 4TH ST DES MOINES IA 50317, DES MOINES, IA 50317

August 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2018
Property Address1901 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5601
Document Number0000015529
Book / Page017049 / 000601
Instrument DateAug 1, 2018
Instrument15529
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2018

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 SE 4TH ST ANKENY IA 500213132, ANKENY, IA 50021-3132

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax Bill
2020$1,880.00

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims11 (1983–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 11
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding, Jun 1998 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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