Polk County property record for 3531 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,372 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07929-049-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07929-049-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,649 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,027 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,019 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 378 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3531 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3531 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201178284 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13835 / 463 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078284 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3531 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5819 |
| Document Number | 0000069573 |
| Book / Page | 016376 / 000727 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3531 E 38TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175819, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5819 |
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 | $205,900 (+13.19%) Land $40,800 Building $165,100 | $205,900 (+13.19%) Land $40,800 Building $165,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,372.00 (+2.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $181,900 Land $35,600 Building $146,300 | $181,900 Land $35,600 Building $146,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,298.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.
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