Polk County property record for 2714 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,340 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,530 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07927-027-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07927-027-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,848 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| 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 | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2714 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2714 E 38th Ct is owned by a company that bought it in October 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2714 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5747 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00031144 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14982 / 564 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $202,900 Land $40,700 Building $162,200 | $202,900 Land $40,700 Building $162,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,530.00 | ||
| 2023 | $179,400 Land $35,500 Building $143,900 | $179,400 Land $35,500 Building $143,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,486.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2714 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 2714 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 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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