Polk County property record for 4905 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.585 acres (25,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $153,500 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,756 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-301-007 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-301-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,638 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,500 sqft (0.585 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 255 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001872006000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4905 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| 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 | 4905 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00025407 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16656 / 730 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4905 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8924 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100111566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18819/804 |
| Instrument | 2021-00111566 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4905 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8924 |
| Document Number | 201700025407 |
| Book / Page | 16656 / 730 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00025407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $244.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4905 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8924 |
| Document Number | 0000025409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16656/738 |
| Instrument | 2017-00025409 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $211,900 (+9.34%) Land $33,800 Building $178,100 | $211,900 (+9.34%) Land $33,800 Building $178,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,756.00 (+6.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $193,800 Land $30,300 Building $163,500 | $193,800 Land $30,300 Building $163,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,514.00 |
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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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