Polk County property record for 838 SE Michael Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,282 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,234 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Mar 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8024-24-406-022 |
| Primary APN | 8024-24-406-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,525 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 881 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,282 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 230 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 838 SE MICHAEL DR |
|---|---|
| City | ANKENY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50021-3671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 DELAWARE ESTATES PLAT 5 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 80N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CROCKER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10212 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 SE MICHAEL DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-3671 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017656 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 838 SE MICHAEL DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-3671 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027796 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19058/364 |
| Instrument | 2022-00027796 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 838 SE MICHAEL DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-3671 |
| Document Number | 0000017656 |
| Book / Page | 19012 / 453 |
| Map Reference | MB 8837 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00017656 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 SE MICHAEL DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-3671 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ankeny City |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Ankeny Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,300 (+8.81%) Land $69,500 Building $257,800 | $327,300 (+8.81%) Land $69,500 Building $257,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,234.00 (+11.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $300,800 Land $63,200 Building $237,600 | $300,800 Land $63,200 Building $237,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,706.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | CITY OF ANKENY serves 76,207 people · EPA ID IA7709053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 544 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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