Polk County property record for 3517 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $197,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,606 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/09009-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/09009-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,692 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3517 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 MARFIELD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | MARFIELD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 703 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3517 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202178245 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18662 / 331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000088857 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3517 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4648 |
| Document Number | 0000078245 |
| Book / Page | 18662 / 331 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00078245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $314.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3517 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4648 |
| Document Number | 0000078247 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00078247 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3517 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4648 |
| Document Number | 201600087554 |
| Book / Page | 16451 / 0379 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00087554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3517 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4648 |
| Document Number | 201600087556 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16451/0383 |
| Instrument | 2016-00087556 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3517 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4648 |
| Document Number | 0000065315 |
| Book / Page | 016358 / 000477 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 65315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $140.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3800 SW 28TH PL DES MOINES IA 503212033, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2033 |
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 | $210,100 (+8.41%) Land $40,000 Building $170,100 | $210,100 (+8.41%) Land $40,000 Building $170,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,606.00 (-5.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $193,800 Land $36,200 Building $157,600 | $193,800 Land $36,200 Building $157,600 | |
| 2020 | $3,816.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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