Polk County property record for 3004 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Day Care, Pre-School |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 4,944 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,500 (Jan 2008) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-29-278-035 |
| Primary APN | 7923-29-278-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,944 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,550 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 143 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 900 sqft |
|---|---|
| Fence | Fence |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3004 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3918 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Day Care, Pre-School |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | -EX W 100F- & -EX E 13F- LOTS 102 & 103 GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 102,103 103 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3004 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008-00055269 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12516 / 0678 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $545,000 (+14.02%) Land $77,900 Building $467,100 | $545,000 (+14.02%) Land $77,900 Building $467,100 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $478,000 Land $68,300 Building $409,700 | $478,000 Land $68,300 Building $409,700 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1982–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 35 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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