Polk County property record for 4817 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,472 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $164,500 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,390 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Second Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-351-001 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-351-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,472 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,325 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 480 sqft |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001872025001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4817 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 8 SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 5 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| 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 | 4817 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002-00012243 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9258 / 0684 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4817 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000054550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19623/945 |
| Instrument | 2023-00054550 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH BUENA VISTA, IA 52066 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 10, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4817 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100115614 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18838/967 |
| Instrument | 2021-00115614 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 168 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4817 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100029534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18429/913 |
| Instrument | 2021-00029534 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4817 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923 |
| Document Number | 0000087457 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4817 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178923, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923 |
| Document Number | 0000087457 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017784/000555 |
| Instrument | 87457 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 204 Months |
| Due | Apr 16, 2037 |
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 | $299,400 (+9.39%) Land $34,700 Building $264,700 | $299,400 (+9.39%) Land $34,700 Building $264,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,390.00 (+7.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $273,700 Land $31,200 Building $242,500 | $273,700 Land $31,200 Building $242,500 | |
| 2020 | $5,030.00 |
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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