Polk County property record for 4657 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 2.7 acres (117,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,198 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-351-009 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-351-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,688 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 117,850 sqft (2.7 acres) |
| Lot Width | 140 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 836 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 560 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Utility Building | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001872026000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4657 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 1 SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 6 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-16-351-009
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4657 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 07, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 07, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00208420 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16035 / 0056 |
| 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 | $289,800 (+9.65%) Land $51,900 Building $237,900 | $289,800 (+9.65%) Land $51,900 Building $237,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,198.00 (+6.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $264,300 Land $46,600 Building $217,700 | $264,300 Land $46,600 Building $217,700 | |
| 2020 | $4,882.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 65% 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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