2820 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2820 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 2015
Lot Size0.129 acres (5,650 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$213,500 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$3,948 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-29-430-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-29-430-033
Alternative APN
  • 060/04177-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,112 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,684 sqft
1st Floor Area1,112 sqft
Attic Area291 sqft
Basement Area572 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2015
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,650 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions113 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area72 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2820 E 38TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-3352
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description-EX E 13F- LOT 470 FOUR MILE
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionFOUR MILE
Legal Lot Number470
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract103

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 Address2820 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3352
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 11, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMA
Dec 13, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 13, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023-00016728
Deed Book / Page19442 / 990
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 11, 2023
Property Address2820 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3352
Document Number0000016728
Book / Page19442 / 990
Instrument DateApr 7, 2023
Instrument2023-00016728
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$340.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2820 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3352

Mortgage

Document Number0000016726
DateApr 11, 2023
Instrument2023-00016726
Lender
NameGREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMA
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2053

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 13, 2022
Property Address2820 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3352
Document Number0000091264
Book / Page19351 / 335
Instrument DateDec 8, 2022
Instrument2022-00091264
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 27, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$319.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2200 E EUCLID AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3607
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$223,300 (+13.52%) Land $26,800 Building $196,500$223,300 (+13.52%) Land $26,800 Building $196,500
2024$3,948.00 (+307.85%)
2023$196,700 Land $23,300 Building $173,400$196,700 Land $23,300 Building $173,400
2020$968.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims55 (1982–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA35 of 55
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 13 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 24 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jul 2008 · 6 claims

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.

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 573 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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