Polk County property record for 4100 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,435 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 4.29 acres (186,872 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,404 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Nov 2018 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 060/08967-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08967-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,435 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,103 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,235 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Basement Area | 698 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 186,872 sqft (4.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 960 ft deep x 194 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4100 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 30 F ST- S 194.1 F N 736.7 F E 990 F NE 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 · APN 060/08967-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4100 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage REGIONS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201841439 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17160 / 22 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000109298 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4100 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8961 |
| Document Number | 202100109298 |
| Book / Page | 18809 / 153 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00109298 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4100 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8961 |
| Document Number | 202100109299 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00109299 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4100 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8961 |
| Document Number | 0000041439 |
| Book / Page | 017160 / 000022 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41439 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4100 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178961, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8961 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4100 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8961 |
| Document Number | 201800041437 |
| Book / Page | 17160 / 0018 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00041437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $375.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4100 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8961 |
| Document Number | 201800041440 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00041440 |
| Name | REGIONS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2048 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,200 (+6.5%) Land $70,300 Building $250,900 | $321,200 (+6.5%) Land $70,300 Building $250,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,404.00 (-2.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $301,600 Land $65,100 Building $236,500 | $301,600 Land $65,100 Building $236,500 | |
| 2020 | $5,568.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530001011, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 54 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA7727031, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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