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3205 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3205 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$22,500 (May 2015)
Tax Bill$2,108 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2019 Transfer
Aug 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-27-281-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-27-281-012
Alternative APN
  • 070/02959-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,570 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,020 sqft
1st Floor Area1,258 sqft
Attic Area312 sqft
Basement Area890 sqft
Finished Basement440 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1896
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3205 3RD ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50313-4309
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 332 MANNS 2ND ADD TO LAKE PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionMANN'S REPLAT OF PT MANN'S 2ND ADD TO LA
Legal Lot Number332
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group5
Census Block5007
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1935 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3764
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 22, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 12, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 12, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 18, 2014
Deed Document Number2015-00096613
Deed Book / Page15571 / 0016
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 30, 2019
Property Address3205 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4309
Document Number0000029102
Book / Page017520 / 000227
Instrument DateSep 30, 2019
Instrument29102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233

August 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 22, 2019
Property Address3205 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4309
Document Number0000017012
Book / Page017463 / 000001
Instrument DateAug 22, 2019
Instrument17012
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 10, 2019
Property Address3205 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4309
Document Number0000071495
Book / Page017287 / 000041
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Instrument71495
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$120,600 (+14.86%) Land $29,100 Building $91,500$120,600 (+14.86%) Land $29,100 Building $91,500
2024$2,108.00 (+8.1%)
2023$105,000 Land $25,200 Building $79,800$105,000 Land $25,200 Building $79,800
2020$1,950.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2010–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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