Polk County property record for 5141 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,731 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 13.2 acres (575,863 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,792 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-151-001 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-151-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,731 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,667 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,731 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,236 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| 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 | 575,863 sqft (13.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 735 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Utility Building | 4,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001872011000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5141 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
5141 E 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4175 NE 43RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00003904 |
| 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 | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $643,900 Land $103,300 Building $540,600 | $643,900 Land $103,300 Building $540,600 | |
| 2024 | $10,792.00 | ||
| 2023 | $586,500 Land $92,700 Building $493,800 | $586,500 Land $92,700 Building $493,800 | |
| 2020 | $10,358.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5141 E 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5141 E 38th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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