Polk County property record for 3531 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,194 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,462 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-101-010 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-101-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,194 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,196 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,194 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,420 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3531 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 80 SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 3531 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2003 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 200500084225 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3531 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5811 |
| Document Number | 0000104578 |
| Book / Page | 016524 / 000780 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000104578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016524/000780 |
| Instrument | 104578 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $221,700 (+12.88%) Land $40,300 Building $181,400 | $221,700 (+12.88%) Land $40,300 Building $181,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,462.00 (-3.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $196,400 Land $35,200 Building $161,200 | $196,400 Land $35,200 Building $161,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,598.00 |
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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