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1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 — Sold $249,211
1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317
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1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317
Final sold price
SOLD$249,211
What sold at 1220 E 38Th ST, and for how much?
1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 sold for $249,211 on June 11, 2026. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,080 sq ft, built in 2007. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-foreclosure lead sourced from county recorder foreclosure filings (NOD, lis pendens and auction notices) in Polk County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $249,211 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 3 bath |
| Building area | 1,080 sq ft |
| Year built | 2007 |
| County | Polk County, IA |
| APN | 060/00705-002-000 |
| Foreclosure filing | Notice of Foreclosure Sale |
What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Polk County, Iowa alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Recently Sold Foreclosure Property: 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines IA 50317
Property profile
- Address
- 1220 E 38Th ST
- City / state / ZIP
- Des Moines, IA, 50317
- County
- Polk County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 3 bath
- Year built
- 2007
- APN
- 060/00705-002-000
Scheduled auction
- Auction
- 06/02/2026 at 10:00 AM — 222 5th Avenue, DES MOINES
- Minimum bid
- -
Mailing address
1220 E 38TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50317
Foreclosure & ownership
- Current owner
- Current owner is locked. Sign in with an Assessors Data subscription to view.
- Trustor / borrower
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- Trustee
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- Document type
- Notice of Foreclosure Sale
- Unpaid balance
- $247,860
- Past due amount
- -
- Assessed value
- $302,500
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$231Calculated from a 1,080 sq ft building and $249,211 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value82%Sold price was 82% of the $302,500 county-assessed value.
- Unpaid balance vs. sold price99%Recorded unpaid balance was 99% of the $249,211 sold price.
- Building-to-lot ratio6%Building footprint covers about 6% of the 19,033 sq ft lot.
About this foreclosure sale
1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines IA 50317 changed hands as a foreclosure sale in Polk County, Iowa. The home closed at $249,211. At LeadCruncher, we track foreclosure sales like this so you can find the next distressed opportunity before the market catches up.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 sell for?
1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 sold for $249,211 on 06/11/2026.
When did 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 sell?
The transfer of 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 was recorded on in Polk County, IA.
Who sold 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317.
Who represented the buyer of 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317.
What foreclosure filing is associated with 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317?
1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 is linked to a Notice of Foreclosure Sale filing.
What kind of property is 1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317?
1220 E 38Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50317 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 3 bath. It was built in 2007.
How can I find more pre-foreclosure leads near Des Moines?
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What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Polk County, Iowa alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Public records and foreclosure references
These references cover both halves of a pre-foreclosure sale: where the Polk County, Iowa record lives, and what legally has to happen before it can be sold.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How foreclosure works — Cornell Law
Plain-English overview of the foreclosure process in the United States, including judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure and where a notice of default fits in the timeline.
- Avoiding foreclosure — CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance on the options available to homeowners facing default — useful context for understanding a distressed seller's situation.
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