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4855 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4855 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 3,324 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size10.3 acres (449,103 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$447,500 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$5,970 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Transfer
Jun 2026 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN060/01340-003-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/01340-003-000
Alternative APNs
  • 19000888603000
  • 792316301012

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,324 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,754 sqft
1st Floor Area2,168 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area476 sqft
Basement Area1,440 sqft
Finished Basement1,440 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area449,103 sqft (10.3 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area406 sqft
Deck Area35 sqft
Patio Area100 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area96 sqft
Utility Building1,350 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address4855 E 38TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-8923
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 3 DORIS S JOHNSON PLACE
Legal SubdivisionDORIS S JOHNSON PLACE
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDELAWARE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2039
Census Tract10602

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4855 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 1, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 10, 2026Affidavit, Transfer
Dec 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Nov 27, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
PANORAMA MORTGAGE GROUP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 7, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201948588
Deed Book / Page17606 / 760
Last Transfer DateDec 18, 2020
Transfer Doc0000070420
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 1, 2026
Property Address4855 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923
Document Number0000040135
Book / Page20578 / 94
Instrument DateJun 28, 2026
Instrument202640135
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4855 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923

June 2026: Affidavit, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 10, 2026
Property Address4855 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923
Document Number0000034821
Book / Page20551 / 670
Instrument DateJun 4, 2026
Instrument202634821
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 21, 2020
Property Address4855 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923
Document Number0000070421
Book / Page018263 / 000302
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument70421
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4855 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178923, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 21, 2020
Property Address4855 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923
Document Number0000070420
Book / Page018263 / 000300
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument70420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4855 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178923, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 27, 2019
Property Address4855 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923
Document Number201900048588
Book / Page17606 / 0760
Instrument DateNov 5, 2019
Instrument2019-00048588
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$715.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address4855 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923

Mortgage

Document Number201900048590
DateNov 27, 2019
Instrument2019-00048590
Lender
NamePANORAMA MORTGAGE GROUP LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictSoutheast Polk Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,970.00 (+2.16%)$320,910 (+1,860.35%) Land $15,710 Building $305,200$320,910 (+1,860.35%) Land $15,710 Building $305,200
2024$5,844.00 (+10.39%)
2023$16,370 Land $12,470 Building $3,900$16,370 Land $12,470 Building $3,900
2020$5,294.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

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