Polk County property record for 2909 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 | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,184 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-302-005 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-302-005 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Finished Basement | 430 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 115 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2909 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 54 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2909 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00044523 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18503 / 215 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2909 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5750 |
| Document Number | 202100044523 |
| Book / Page | 18503 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00044523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $255.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2909 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5750 |
| Document Number | 0000044525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18503/220 |
| Instrument | 2021-00044525 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $191,100 (+13.21%) Land $40,700 Building $150,400 | $191,100 (+13.21%) Land $40,700 Building $150,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,184.00 (+19.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $168,800 Land $35,500 Building $133,300 | $168,800 Land $35,500 Building $133,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,668.00 |
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 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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