Polk County property record for 4549 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,290 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-101-003 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-101-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic Area | 396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,400 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 383 ft Depth |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19000367000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4549 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1 A LOT 7 OP NW 1/4 SEC 21-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 21-79-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-21-101-003
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 4549 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk 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 | $135,400 (+10.89%) Land $39,100 Building $96,300 | $135,400 (+10.89%) Land $39,100 Building $96,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,290.00 (+7.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $122,100 Land $35,100 Building $87,000 | $122,100 Land $35,100 Building $87,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,138.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
Based on FCC filings for 40 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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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