Polk County property record for 4105 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,845 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.73 acres (119,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,168 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-301-006 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-301-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,845 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,845 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile/Manufactured |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 119,000 sqft (2.73 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 225 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4105 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W20F ST- S176F N680F W 342F & S196F N680F E 318F W 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 21-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| 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 records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 4105 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 010447 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $187,300 (+3.08%) Land $68,900 Building $118,400 | $187,300 (+3.08%) Land $68,900 Building $118,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,168.00 (-12.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $181,700 Land $62,400 Building $119,300 | $181,700 Land $62,400 Building $119,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,634.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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