Polk County property record for 3524 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 848 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.398 acres (17,353 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,386 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05030-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05030-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 848 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,572 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 670 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,353 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 259 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Patio Area | 293 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3524 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 13 F- LOT 82 GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3524 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Certificate of Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage CENTRAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202550591 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20249 / 401 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030054 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Certificate of Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3524 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5812 |
| Document Number | 0000030054 |
| Book / Page | 20528 / 612 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3524 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5812 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3524 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5812 |
| Document Number | 0000050591 |
| Book / Page | 20249 / 401 |
| Map Reference | MB 20249 PG 401-402 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00050591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $279.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3524 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5812 |
| Document Number | 0000050593 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00050593 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
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 | $2,386.00 | $147,000 (+13.87%) Land $27,100 Building $119,900 | $147,000 (+13.87%) Land $27,100 Building $119,900 |
| 2024 | $2,386.00 (+7.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,100 Land $23,700 Building $105,400 | $129,100 Land $23,700 Building $105,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,212.00 |
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 |
| 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 | 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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