Polk County property record for 947 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,570 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-06-177-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-06-177-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,045 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Attic Area | 333 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,780 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 947 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 102 KNOX PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOX PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 947 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-00047734 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14541 / 0603 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 947 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000036629 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19097/672 |
| Instrument | 2022-00036629 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2042 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,600 (+9.96%) Land $57,000 Building $204,600 | $261,600 (+9.96%) Land $57,000 Building $204,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,570.00 (+4.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $237,900 Land $51,600 Building $186,300 | $237,900 Land $51,600 Building $186,300 | |
| 2020 | $4,370.00 |
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 | 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 644 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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