Polk County property record for 2330 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,760 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/04136-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/04136-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| 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 | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Canopy | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2330 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 425 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 425 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2330 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Nov 3, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI STEARNS LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20172016-00102971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16518 / 369 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2330 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2230 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5708 |
| Document Number | 0000075906 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19278/982 |
| Instrument | 2022-00075906 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2330 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2330 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Document Number | 0000019695 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18380/872 |
| Instrument | 2021-00019695 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2330 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2330 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Document Number | 0000066359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18606/302 |
| Instrument | 2021-00066359 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2330 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Document Number | 0000050651 |
| Book / Page | 018167 / 000806 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 50651 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2330 E 38TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175710, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2330 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Document Number | 0000102971 |
| Book / Page | 016518 / 000369 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 102971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $111.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2330 E 38TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175710, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5710 |
| Document Number | 102973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016518/000375 |
| Instrument | 102973 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 11, 2047 |
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 | $114,500 (+14.61%) Land $29,900 Building $84,600 | $114,500 (+14.61%) Land $29,900 Building $84,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,760.00 (-5.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $99,900 Land $26,000 Building $73,900 | $99,900 Land $26,000 Building $73,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,854.00 |
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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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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