Polk County property record for 3608 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $43,500 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $332 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-29-227-021 |
| Primary APN | 7923-29-227-021 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,020 sqft (0.23 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3608 E 38TH ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | -EX E 13F- LOT 30 GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND VIEW ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4422 PALM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3787 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00003536 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16562 / 0409 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3608 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5814 |
| Document Number | 0000003536 |
| Book / Page | 016562 / 000409 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $68.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3523 E 26TH ST DES MOINES IA 503174201, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4201 |
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 | $18,900 (+14.55%) Land $18,900 | $18,900 (+14.55%) Land $18,900 | |
| 2024 | $332.00 (+0.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $16,500 Land $16,500 | $16,500 Land $16,500 | |
| 2020 | $330.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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