Polk County property record for 3617 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,468 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-29-201-008 |
| Primary APN | 7924-29-201-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,764 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic Area | 324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3617 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 MARFIELD PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARFIELD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 703 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER LENDING ALLIANCE |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| Jan 8, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00019751 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19456 / 398 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000054738 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18550/988 |
| Instrument | 2021-00054738 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Document Number | 0000019751 |
| Book / Page | 19456 / 398 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00019751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $306.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Document Number | 0000019752 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00019752 |
| Name | PREMIER LENDING ALLIANCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Document Number | 0000133400 |
| Book / Page | 18921 / 494 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00133400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $258.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Document Number | 0000133402 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00133402 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Document Number | 201800039752 |
| Book / Page | 17152 / 0514 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00039752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $215.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Document Number | 201800039755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00039755 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Document Number | 0000039754 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17152/0518 |
| Instrument | 2018-00039754 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.12% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.12% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 11.1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Document Number | 201700055123 |
| Book / Page | 16785 / 0877 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00055123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3617 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4650 |
| Document Number | 201700055125 |
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| Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00055125 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
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 | $198,800 (+8.63%) Land $40,000 Building $158,800 | $198,800 (+8.63%) Land $40,000 Building $158,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,468.00 (+2.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $183,000 Land $36,200 Building $146,800 | $183,000 Land $36,200 Building $146,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,388.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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