2601 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2601 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 838 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.215 acres (9,380 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$181,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$3,980 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-302-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-302-023
Alternative APN
  • 060/07927-036-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area838 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,076 sqft
1st Floor Area838 sqft
Basement Area838 sqft
Finished Basement600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,380 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions134 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2601 E 38TH CT
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5745
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 36 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 1
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSHERIDAN PARK PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number36
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract102

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2601 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5745
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 13, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA
Feb 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Jul 6, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 6, 2018Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MARKETPLACE HOME MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 6, 2018
Deed Document Number2021-00129871
Deed Book / Page18905 / 380
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 13, 2021
Property Address2601 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5745
Document Number0000129871
Book / Page18905 / 380
Instrument DateDec 9, 2021
Instrument2021-00129871
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2021
Title CompanyE-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$288.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2601 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5745

Mortgage

Document Number0000129873
DateDec 13, 2021
Instrument2021-00129873
Lender
NameBANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2601 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5745
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000017590
DateFeb 19, 2021
Book Page18370/352
Instrument2021-00017590
Lender
NameLAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCONCORD, CA 94520
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 6, 2018
Property Address2601 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5745
Document Number0000001929
Book / Page016991 / 000866
Instrument DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument1929
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2601 E 38TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175745, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5745

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 6, 2018
Property Address2601 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5745
Document Number201800001927
Book / Page16991 / 0862
Instrument DateJun 25, 2018
Instrument2018-00001927
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$251.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2601 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5745

Mortgage

Document Number201800001930
DateJul 6, 2018
Instrument2018-00001930
Lender
NameMARKETPLACE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 2, 2048

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$224,800 (+13.36%) Land $42,500 Building $182,300$224,800 (+13.36%) Land $42,500 Building $182,300
2024$3,980.00 (+9.58%)
2023$198,300 Land $37,100 Building $161,200$198,300 Land $37,100 Building $161,200
2020$3,632.00

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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