Polk County property record for 4825 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,983 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $69,500 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,356 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-301-010 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-301-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,983 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19000235005000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4825 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 90F W 474F ON N LN & E 74.45F W 458.45F OF S 170F NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 16-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 16-79-23 |
| 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 | 4825 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009-00050897 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12911 / 0312 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $109,200 (+10.75%) Land $25,400 Building $83,800 | $109,200 (+10.75%) Land $25,400 Building $83,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,356.00 (-18.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $98,600 Land $22,800 Building $75,800 | $98,600 Land $22,800 Building $75,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,658.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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