Polk County property record for 3938 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,880 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-20-352-023 |
| Primary APN | 7923-20-352-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,908 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,400 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 314 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 2,428 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3938 E 32ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 75F- LOT 84 DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
3938 E 32nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3938 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00060526 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16806 / 0773 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3938 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5908 |
| Document Number | 201700060526 |
| Book / Page | 16806 / 0773 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00060526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3938 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5908 |
| Document Number | 201700060528 |
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| Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00060528 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| 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 | $179,300 Land $40,100 Building $139,200 | $179,300 Land $40,100 Building $139,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,880.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,400 Land $36,700 Building $130,700 | $167,400 Land $36,700 Building $130,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,466.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3938 E 32nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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.
Wildfire risk around 3938 E 32nd St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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