Polk County property record for 2311 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,008 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,042 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Construction Loan + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-352-049 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-352-049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,008 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2311 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2018-72 BK 16900 PG 908 BNG N 50F OF LOTS 383 & 384 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 383,384 384 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2311 E 38th Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2311 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage DM RE 1 LLC |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage STATE SVGS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00064963 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17259 / 0642 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2311 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5709 |
| Document Number | 201800064963 |
| Book / Page | 17259 / 0642 |
| Map Reference | MB 16900 PG 906 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00064963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $271.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2311 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5709 |
| Document Number | 201800064965 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00064965 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2311 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5709 |
| Book / Page | 016968 / 000216 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 98689 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503153909, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000098689 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016968/000216 |
| Instrument | 98689 |
| Name | DM RE 1 LLC |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2311 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5709 |
| Book / Page | 016968 / 000205 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 98688 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503153909, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000098688 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016968/000205 |
| Instrument | 98688 |
| Name | STATE SVGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2019 |
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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310,700 Land $23,800 Building $286,900 | $310,700 Land $23,800 Building $286,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,042.00 | ||
| 2023 | $229,800 Land $20,700 Building $209,100 | $229,800 Land $20,700 Building $209,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2311 E 38th Ct 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 2311 E 38th Ct 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 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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