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3836 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3836 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,640 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$265,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$4,502 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-21-352-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-21-352-017
Alternative APN
  • 060/00849-024-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,026 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,767 sqft
1st Floor Area1,026 sqft
Basement Area988 sqft
Finished Basement700 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,640 sqft (0.198 acres)
Lot Dimensions144 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area750 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area312 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3836 E 39TH CT
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4526
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 25 CASTALIA PLAZA
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionCASTALIA PLAZA
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract101

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address3836 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4526
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 10, 2003
Deed Document Number2023-00058720
Deed Book / Page19643 / 366
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 1, 2023
Property Address3836 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4526
Document Number0000058720
Book / Page19643 / 366
Instrument DateOct 30, 2023
Instrument2023-00058720
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$423.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3836 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4526

Mortgage

Document Number0000058721
DateNov 1, 2023
Instrument2023-00058721
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$253,500 (+21%) Land $41,800 Building $211,700$253,500 (+21%) Land $41,800 Building $211,700
2024$4,502.00 (+18.35%)
2023$209,500 Land $36,500 Building $173,000$209,500 Land $36,500 Building $173,000
2020$3,804.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims32 (2010–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA13 of 32
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 2026 · 12 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 17 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 3 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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