Polk County property record for 2414 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,400 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/04129-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/04129-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,198 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 901 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 198 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2414 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 418 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 418 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2414 E 38th Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2414 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202232939 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19081 / 166 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201700102174 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2414 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712 |
| Document Number | 0000032939 |
| Book / Page | 19081 / 166 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00032939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | PROPERTY TITLE, PROPER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $447.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2414 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712 |
| Document Number | 0000032941 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00032941 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2414 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5712 |
| Document Number | 0000039513 |
| Book / Page | 017568 / 000133 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 39513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $24.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2608 SW 18TH ST ANKENY IA 500237141, ANKENY, IA 50023-7141 |
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 | $338,100 Land $29,900 Building $308,200 | $338,100 Land $29,900 Building $308,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,400.00 | ||
| 2023 | $294,400 Land $26,000 Building $268,400 | $294,400 Land $26,000 Building $268,400 | |
| 2020 | $414.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2414 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 2414 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 |
|---|
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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