Polk County property record for 3838 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Manufactured or Modular Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,942 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $176,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,596 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Foreclosure Oct 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-20-476-012 |
| Primary APN | 7923-20-476-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,942 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3838 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4574 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home |
| Legal Description | S 152F N 892F -EX E 30F ST- & -EX S 16F- PARCEL B BK 7173 PG 686 & -EX S 18F- E 60F ON N LN & N 60F ON E LN & E 73.3F ON S LN |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 20-79-23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3838 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4574 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000051341 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19930 / 387 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000060528 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3838 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4574 |
| Document Number | 0000060528 |
| Book / Page | 19975 / 739 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00060528 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3838 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4574 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3838 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4574 |
| Document Number | 0000051341 |
| Book / Page | 19930 / 387 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00051341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $280.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3838 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4574 |
| Document Number | 0000051342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00051342 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2054 |
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 | $226,800 (+7.23%) Land $54,500 Building $172,300 | $226,800 (+7.23%) Land $54,500 Building $172,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,596.00 (-5.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $211,500 Land $49,200 Building $162,300 | $211,500 Land $49,200 Building $162,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,788.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 32 |
| 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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