Polk County property record for 5215 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,860 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Line of Credit Apr 2019 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-103-009 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-103-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,382 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,103 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 661 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 54,544 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001646002002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5215 E 38TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 160F & N 25F W 135F LOT 2 K K KORNER PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | K K KORNER PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| 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 | 5215 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK IOWA |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00060230 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19650 / 23 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5215 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5215 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
| Document Number | 0000055576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19628/595 |
| Instrument | 2023-00055576 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5215 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000071622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17287/0410 |
| Instrument | 2018-00071622 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5215 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
| Document Number | 0000109335 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5215 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178907, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
| Document Number | 0000109335 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017894/000523 |
| Instrument | 109335 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 16, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5215 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
| Document Number | 201800030902 |
| Book / Page | 17114 / 0565 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00030902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $383.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5215 E 3STH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1429 |
| Document Number | 201800030904 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00030904 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5215 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
| Document Number | 0000034716 |
| Book / Page | 016696 / 000427 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $241.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5215 E 38TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178907, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8907 |
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 | $278,400 (+9.91%) Land $43,600 Building $234,800 | $278,400 (+9.91%) Land $43,600 Building $234,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,860.00 (+21.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $253,300 Land $39,100 Building $214,200 | $253,300 Land $39,100 Building $214,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,986.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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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