Polk County property record for 2616 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 320 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,036 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/04187-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/04187-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 540 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,600 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 490 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2616 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 13F- LTS 481 & 482 & ALL LOT 489 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 489 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
2616 E 38th St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5120 SYCAMORE DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-1972 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201838308 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17146 / 182 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201700088887 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2616 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3348 |
| Document Number | 0000038308 |
| Book / Page | 017146 / 000182 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 38308 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $46.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2616 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503173348, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3348 |
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 | $60,200 Land $34,200 Building $26,000 | $60,200 Land $34,200 Building $26,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,036.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,700 Land $29,700 Building $23,000 | $52,700 Land $29,700 Building $23,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,016.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2616 E 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1982–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 35 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2616 E 38th St 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 |
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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 573 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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