Polk County property record for 4571 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.583 acres (25,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $131,500 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,806 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08986-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08986-010-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 25,398 sqft (0.583 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 249 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4571 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 102F LOT 6 OP NW 1/4 SEC 21-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 21-79-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/08986-010-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4571 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| Apr 07, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201730595 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16679 / 625 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4571 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8919 |
| Document Number | 0000030595 |
| Book / Page | 016679 / 000625 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 06, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $209.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4571 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178919, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8919 |
| Document Number | 30597 |
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| Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016679/000634 |
| Instrument | 30597 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
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| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 10, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 07, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4571 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8919 |
| Document Number | 0000083122 |
| Book / Page | 016432 / 000946 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Instrument | 83122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 06, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $79.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2705 SHOREVIEW CIR DES MOINES IA 503206509, DES MOINES, IA 50320-6509 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| 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 | $166,000 (+10.23%) Land $33,700 Building $132,300 | $166,000 (+10.23%) Land $33,700 Building $132,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,806.00 (+0.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $150,600 Land $30,300 Building $120,300 | $150,600 Land $30,300 Building $120,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,786.00 |
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 AE, 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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