2915 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2915 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.188 acres (8,190 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Mar 2016)
Tax Bill$3,942 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-301-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-301-001
Alternative APN
  • 060/07927-013-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,276 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,485 sqft
1st Floor Area1,276 sqft
Basement Area475 sqft
Finished Basement266 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,190 sqft (0.188 acres)
Lot Dimensions117 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area209 sqft
Patio Area416 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2915 E 38TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-3353
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 13 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 1
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSHERIDAN PARK PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2915 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3353
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201500185848
Deed Book / Page15936 / 0686
Last Transfer DateSep 10, 2021
Transfer Doc0000095665
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 10, 2021
Property Address2915 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3353
Document Number0000095665
Book / Page18744 / 188
Instrument DateMay 7, 2021
Instrument2021-00095665
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2023
Title CompanyAMROCK LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2915 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3353

Mortgage

Document Number0000095666
DateSep 10, 2021
Instrument2021-00095666
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

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$233,100 (+12.83%) Land $41,400 Building $191,700$233,100 (+12.83%) Land $41,400 Building $191,700
2024$3,942.00 (+3.96%)
2023$206,600 Land $36,100 Building $170,500$206,600 Land $36,100 Building $170,500
2020$3,792.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 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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