2412 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2412 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$160,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$3,492 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-351-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-351-032
Alternative APN
  • 060/04130-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,800 sqft
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Basement Area840 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,300 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2412 E 38TH CT
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5712
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 419 FOUR MILE
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionFOUR MILE
Legal Lot Number419
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2412 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 19, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COLLINS COMMUNITY CU
Apr 3, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC
May 4, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021-00088023
Deed Book / Page18708 / 28
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 19, 2021
Property Address2412 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712
Document Number202100088023
Book / Page18708 / 28
Instrument DateAug 9, 2021
Instrument2021-00088023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$255.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2412 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712

Mortgage

Document Number202100088025
DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument2021-00088025
Lender
NameCOLLINS COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number202100088026
DateAug 19, 2021
Book Page18708/46
Instrument2021-00088026
Lender
NameCOLLINS COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueSep 1, 2031

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2412 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000069701
DateApr 3, 2019
Book Page17279/0813
Instrument2018-00069701
Lender
NameROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueApr 1, 2034

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 4, 2020
Property Address2412 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712
Document Number201900092907
Book / Page17812 / 402
Instrument DateApr 30, 2020
Instrument2019-00092907
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$232.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2412 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712

Mortgage

Document Number0000092910
DateMay 4, 2020
Book Page17812/423
Instrument2019-00092910
Lender
NameIOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressBOISE, ID 83702
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$197,500 (+13.57%) Land $29,900 Building $167,600$197,500 (+13.57%) Land $29,900 Building $167,600
2024$3,492.00 (+3.99%)
2023$173,900 Land $26,000 Building $147,900$173,900 Land $26,000 Building $147,900
2020$3,358.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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