Polk County property record for 3411 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,719 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07929-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07929-001-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,719 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,024 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 338 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3411 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3411 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20182017-00076826 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16874 / 824 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042832 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3411 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5809 |
| Document Number | 0000076826 |
| Book / Page | 016874 / 000824 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 76826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $260.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3411 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175809, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5809 |
| Document Number | 76828 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016874/000828 |
| Instrument | 76828 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2048 |
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 | $3,996.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $246,000 (+13%) Land $43,100 Building $202,900 | $246,000 (+13%) Land $43,100 Building $202,900 |
| 2024 | $3,996.00 (+2.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $217,700 Land $37,600 Building $180,100 | $217,700 Land $37,600 Building $180,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,886.00 |
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 | 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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