Polk County property record for 4797 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,123 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.648 acres (28,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,500 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,986 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-351-002 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-351-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,123 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,174 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,123 sqft |
| Basement Area | 651 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,250 sqft (0.648 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001872024000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4797 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 7 SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 5 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 4797 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 086906 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9101 / 0778 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4797 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100100508 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18767/83 |
| Instrument | 2021-00100508 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 157 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4797 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8922 |
| Document Number | 0000076248 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 0000076248 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016872/000573 |
| Instrument | 76248 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 4, 2033 |
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 | $224,500 (+9.51%) Land $34,700 Building $189,800 | $224,500 (+9.51%) Land $34,700 Building $189,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,986.00 (+5.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $205,000 Land $31,100 Building $173,900 | $205,000 Land $31,100 Building $173,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,782.00 |
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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