Polk County property record for 1938 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,708 sqft) |
|---|---|
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $247 (2011) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04002292000000 |
| Primary APN | 04002292000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,708 sqft (0.108 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1938 DES MOINES ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3725 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Unknown |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 GOODE & LIKES ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
1938 Des Moines St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 1975.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 1, 2011
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1936 DES MOINES ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3725 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2010
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 1938 Des Moines 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.
The area around 1938 Des Moines St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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