Polk County property record for 2345 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,123 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $63,500 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,678 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-352-014 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-352-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,123 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,959 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Attic Area | 451 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2345 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 392 & 393 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 392,393 393 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2345 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0007470966 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2345 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5709 |
| Document Number | 0000030684 |
| Book / Page | 20531 / 483 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630684 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2345 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5709 |
| Document Number | 0000030684, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20531/483 |
| Instrument | 202630684 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $189,200 (+15.02%) Land $40,300 Building $148,900 | $189,200 (+15.02%) Land $40,300 Building $148,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,678.00 (-5.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $164,500 Land $34,900 Building $129,600 | $164,500 Land $34,900 Building $129,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,848.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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