Polk County property record for 3400 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,500 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,158 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05035-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05035-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,238 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,840 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 313 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3400 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 13F- E 120F S 120F LOT 86 GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
3400 E 38th St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2006.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3420 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5810 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200679241 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11526 / 311 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000079241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $237,900 Land $25,000 Building $212,900 | $237,900 Land $25,000 Building $212,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,158.00 | ||
| 2023 | $211,400 Land $21,800 Building $189,600 | $211,400 Land $21,800 Building $189,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,102.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3400 E 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 55 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 3400 E 38th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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