2821 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2821 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,047 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$220,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,256 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`060/07927-154-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060/07927-154-000`
Alternative APN	`792328304008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,047 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,085 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,047 sqft
Basement Area	1,038 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
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	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	36 sqft
Patio Area	256 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2821 E 39TH CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-3933
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 54 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 2
Legal Subdivision	SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3008
Census Tract	102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 20, 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 Record
Mailing Address	2821 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3933
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202337122
Deed Book / Page	19539 / 588
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 9, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0000056140
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2023
Property Address	2821 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3933
Document Number	0000037122
Book / Page	19539 / 588
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-00037122
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$351.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2821 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3933

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037123
Date	Jul 17, 2023
Instrument	2023-00037123

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 5, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.62%
Type Change Date	Aug 5, 2030
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	4.87%
Max Rate At Change	8.62%
Index	1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate	12.6%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037124
Date	Jul 17, 2023
Book Page	19539/604
Instrument	2023-00037124

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	121 Months
Due	Aug 5, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$209,100 (+13.27%) Land $40,700 Building $168,400	$209,100 (+13.27%) Land $40,700 Building $168,400
2024	$3,256.00 (-0.61%)
2023		$184,600 (+24.06%) Land $35,500 Building $149,100	$184,600 (+24.06%) Land $35,500 Building $149,100
2022		$148,800 Land $29,700 Building $119,100
2021			$148,800 Land $29,700 Building $119,100
2020	$3,276.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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