Polk County property record for 38 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,500 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01390-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01390-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,484 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 E GRAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 247 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 247 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4226 ARTHUR AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015109211 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15623 / 59 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042359 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 38 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1736 |
| Document Number | 0000042359 |
| Book / Page | 20588 / 103 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202642359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4226 ARTHUR AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2852 |
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 | $2,340.00 Homeowner's exemption | $127,200 (+9.09%) Land $21,000 Building $106,200 | $127,200 (+9.09%) Land $21,000 Building $106,200 |
| 2024 | $2,340.00 (+27.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $116,600 Land $19,100 Building $97,500 | $116,600 Land $19,100 Building $97,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,838.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And 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 | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 455 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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