Polk County property record for 4140 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,902 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 8.37 acres (364,791 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,654 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7923-20-427-008 |
| Primary APN | 7923-20-427-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,902 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,354 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,902 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,902 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 364,791 sqft (8.37 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,470 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 06008966000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4140 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 30F ST- & -EX 2A IN NW COR DOUGLAS ACRES PLT 3- & -EX BEG 343.13F W OF NE COR THN S 75.07F SW 364.66F N 235F E 325F TO |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 20-79-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4140 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00008223 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14889 / 0648 |
| 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 | $431,300 (+6.44%) Land $92,000 Building $339,300 | $431,300 (+6.44%) Land $92,000 Building $339,300 | |
| 2024 | $7,654.00 (-2.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $405,200 Land $85,200 Building $320,000 | $405,200 Land $85,200 Building $320,000 | |
| 2020 | $7,822.00 |
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 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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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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