Palm Beach County property record for 944 38th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,419 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,716 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,237 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-43-43-09-05-064-0430 |
| Primary APN | 74-43-43-09-05-064-0430 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,357 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,419 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,716 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 722 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 944 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST PALM BEACH |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33407-4008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF7-C4 |
| Legal Description | NORTHWOOD ADD LTS 43 TO 45 INC BLK 64 |
| Legal Range | 43E |
| Legal Township | 43S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43-45 |
| Jurisdiction | PALM BEACH FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST PALM BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
944 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2025.
Source: Palm Beach County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 944 38TH ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407-4008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 202539557 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35532 / 938 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0355320938 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALM BEACH FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 944 38TH ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407-4008 |
| Document Number | 0000271560 |
| Book / Page | 36683 / 913 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026271560 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 38TH ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407-4008 |
| Document Number | 0000271560, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Book Page | 36683/913 |
| Instrument | 2026271560 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALM BEACH FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 944 38TH ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407-4008 |
| Document Number | 0333391308 |
| Book / Page | 33339 / 1308 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220086605 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 944 38TH ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407-4008 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 944 38th St was $1,237, down 75.5% from the year before.
Source: Palm Beach County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Municipality | West Palm Beach City |
| Unified School District | Palm Beach County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,237.00 (-75.5%) | $93,396 | $335,832 Land $91,148 Building $244,684 |
| 2024 | $5,048.00 (+25.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,010.00 (-19.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,120 (+3%) | $320,664 (+17.33%) Land $83,580 Building $237,084 |
| 2022 | $4,956.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,553 | $273,310 Land $99,720 Building $173,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 944 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2001.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2001–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Frances |
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.
The area around 944 38th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | WEST PALM BEACH WTP serves 132,000 people · EPA ID FL4501559 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jul 2024 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 425 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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