Polk County property record for 2600 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,450 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07927-035-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07927-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,676 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Basement Area | 838 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 688 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,900 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 347 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2600 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 35 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2600 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI VERIDIAN CU |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201917679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17466 / 208 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017678 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2600 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201800056384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17223/0775 |
| Instrument | 2018-00056384 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2600 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5746 |
| Document Number | 0000017679 |
| Book / Page | 017466 / 000208 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $238.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2600 E 38TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175746, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5746 |
| Document Number | 17681 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017466/000211 |
| Instrument | 17681 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2600 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5746 |
| Document Number | 0000017678 |
| Book / Page | 017466 / 000207 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
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 | $198,600 (+13.23%) Land $41,100 Building $157,500 | $198,600 (+13.23%) Land $41,100 Building $157,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,450.00 (+7.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $175,400 Land $35,900 Building $139,500 | $175,400 Land $35,900 Building $139,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,206.00 |
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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