Polk County property record for 2120 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,137 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,460 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Apr 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08262-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08262-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,137 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,695 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 855 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 282 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 558 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Canopy | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2120 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 381 SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 381 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 12085, DES MOINES, IA 50312-9402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202339137 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19549 / 273 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020008 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2120 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3101 SE 19TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1217 |
| Document Number | 0000039136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19549/275 |
| Instrument | 2023-00039136 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2120 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5706 |
| Document Number | 0000020008 |
| Book / Page | 20479 / 447 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2120 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3101 SE 19TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1217 |
| Document Number | 0000039136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19549/275 |
| Instrument | 2023-00039136 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2120 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5706 |
| Document Number | 0000039137 |
| Book / Page | 19549 / 273 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00039137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $192.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2120 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5706 |
| Document Number | 0000039138 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19549/275 |
| Instrument | 2023-00039138 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
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 | $139,800 (+3.17%) Land $29,100 Building $110,700 | $139,800 (+3.17%) Land $29,100 Building $110,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,460.00 (+10.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $135,500 (+22.4%) Land $25,100 Building $110,400 | $135,500 (+22.4%) Land $25,100 Building $110,400 | |
| 2022 | $110,700 Land $20,900 Building $89,800 | ||
| 2021 | $110,700 Land $20,900 Building $89,800 | ||
| 2020 | $2,226.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 675 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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