Polk County property record for 3519 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,002 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,526 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,598 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Dec 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07929-078-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07929-078-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,002 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,004 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,526 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3519 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 78 SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
3519 E 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3519 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Foreclosure · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201850436 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17198 / 996 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3519 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5811 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000042409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17581/0024 |
| Instrument | 2019-00042409 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3519 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5811 |
| Document Number | 0000050438 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3519 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175811, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5811 |
| Document Number | 0000050438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017199/000001 |
| Instrument | 50438 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 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 | $206,000 Land $40,700 Building $165,300 | $206,000 Land $40,700 Building $165,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,598.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,900 Land $35,600 Building $147,300 | $182,900 Land $35,600 Building $147,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,552.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3519 E 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 3519 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures