Polk County property record for 2201 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,176 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Second Mortgage Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08226-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08226-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2201 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 343 SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 343 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2201 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202634501 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20550 / 105 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062523 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2201 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000085378 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18696/58 |
| Instrument | 2021-00085378 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50021 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2201 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5707 |
| Document Number | 0000034501 |
| Book / Page | 20550 / 105 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $22,220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2201 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5707 |
| Document Number | 0000034502, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634502 |
| Name | FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000034503, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20550/121 |
| Instrument | 202634503 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 30 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2201 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5707 |
| Document Number | 0000001674 |
| Book / Page | 20390 / 560 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00001674 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $109.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 N CROSS ST, SAINT CHARLES, IA 50240-7740 |
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 | $1,176.00 (-7.69%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $103,800 (+14.19%) Land $29,100 Building $74,700 | $103,800 (+14.19%) Land $29,100 Building $74,700 |
| 2024 | $1,274.00 (-9.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $90,900 Land $25,100 Building $65,800 | $90,900 Land $25,100 Building $65,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,412.00 |
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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