Polk County property record for 3606 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,900 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,026 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07929-063-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07929-063-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 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 | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Canopy | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3606 E 38TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 63 SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3606 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00005349 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15196 / 710 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000077080 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3606 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5822 |
| Document Number | 0000028544 |
| Book / Page | 20521 / 188 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628544 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3606 E 38TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5822 |
| Document Number | 0000028544, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20521/188 |
| Instrument | 202628544 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 222 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2044 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $186,000 (+13.21%) Land $40,800 Building $145,200 | $186,000 (+13.21%) Land $40,800 Building $145,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,026.00 (+2.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $164,300 Land $35,600 Building $128,700 | $164,300 Land $35,600 Building $128,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,960.00 |
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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