Polk County property record for 4747 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Manufactured or Modular Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (51,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,478 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-351-004 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-351-004 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,183 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 51,191 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Lot Width | 100 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 315 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001872022002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4747 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home |
| Legal Description | BEG NE COR LOT 5 SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 5 THN E 272.42F SW 102.34F W 251.4F NLY TO POB LOT 1 BROADWAY ACRES; AND LOT 5 SYLVAN |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4747 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREATER IOWA CU |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201700030938 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16680 / 0774 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000004 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4747 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4747 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Document Number | 0000001983 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20391/942 |
| Instrument | 2026-00001983 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 1509 BALTIMORE DR, AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2041 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4747 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Document Number | 0000000004 |
| Book / Page | 18932 / 997 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-00000004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4747 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Document Number | 0000000005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00000005 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4747 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Document Number | 201700030938 |
| Book / Page | 16680 / 0774 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00030938 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $335.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4747 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Document Number | 201700030940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00030940 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,600 (+10.69%) Land $42,400 Building $211,200 | $253,600 (+10.69%) Land $42,400 Building $211,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,478.00 (+4.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $229,100 Land $38,100 Building $191,000 | $229,100 Land $38,100 Building $191,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,282.00 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 40 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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