Polk County property record for 4001 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.93 acres (84,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,666 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/09003-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/09003-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,748 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 406 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 406 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 84,480 sqft (1.93 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 640 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Patio Area | 410 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4001 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8971 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 20F ST EAS- S 132F W 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 21-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 21-79-23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4001 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8971 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202526532 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20134 / 443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000088974 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4001 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8971 |
| Document Number | 0000026532 |
| Book / Page | 20134 / 443 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00026532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $583.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4001 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8971 |
| Document Number | 0000026533 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20134/445 |
| Instrument | 2025-00026533 |
| Name | BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 270 S 68TH ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
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 | $332,400 (+8.81%) Land $61,000 Building $271,400 | $332,400 (+8.81%) Land $61,000 Building $271,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,666.00 (-0.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $305,500 Land $55,300 Building $250,200 | $305,500 Land $55,300 Building $250,200 | |
| 2020 | $5,696.00 |
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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