Polk County property record for 3948 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,984 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.895 acres (39,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $163,500 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08976-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08976-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,968 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,000 sqft (0.895 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3948 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8974 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | N 130 F W 300 F E 330 F E 10 A SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 20-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| 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 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36599 RIVER OAKS CIR, CUMMING, IA 50061-4415 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201266421 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14181 / 860 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057584 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3948 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8974 |
| Document Number | 0000057584 |
| Book / Page | 20660 / 799 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202657584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 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 |
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| Address | 36599 RIVER OAKS CIR, CUMMING, IA 50061-4415 |
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 | $5,128.00 | $271,600 (+6.34%) Land $53,800 Building $217,800 | $271,600 (+6.34%) Land $53,800 Building $217,800 |
| 2024 | $5,128.00 (+4.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $255,400 Land $49,800 Building $205,600 | $255,400 Land $49,800 Building $205,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,916.00 |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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