Polk County property record for 2701 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07928-243-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07928-243-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,588 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 266 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 190 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2701 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2701 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 14, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2701 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3349 |
| Document Number | 0000027964 |
| Book / Page | 20518 / 234 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627964 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 2701 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3349 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2701 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3349 |
| Document Number | 0000027965 |
| Book / Page | 20518 / 236 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $3,382.00 (-1.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $216,700 (+12.63%) Land $40,700 Building $176,000 | $216,700 (+12.63%) Land $40,700 Building $176,000 |
| 2024 | $3,442.00 (-1.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $192,400 Land $35,500 Building $156,900 | $192,400 Land $35,500 Building $156,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,502.00 |
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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