Polk County property record for 2242 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,063 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,500 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $802 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-101-044 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-101-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,063 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,063 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,199 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2242 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2023-100 BK 19543 PG 92 LOTS 386 & 387 SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 386,387 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2242 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00024971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19803 / 895 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2242 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5708 |
| Document Number | 0000024971 |
| Book / Page | 19803 / 895 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2014 |
| Instrument | 2024-00024971 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $416.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2242 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5708 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2242 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5708 |
| Document Number | 0000024972 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19803/897 |
| Instrument | 2024-00024972 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 302 MAIN ST, SAVANNA, IL 61074 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2054 |
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) |
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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