Polk County property record for 3209 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,939 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $177,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,654 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Line of Credit Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/02958-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/02958-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,939 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 237 sqft |
| Basement Area | 991 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 301 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3209 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 331 MANNS 2ND ADD TO LAKE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | MANNS REPLAT OF PT MANNS 2ND ADD TO LAKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 331 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3209 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3209 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit AVAILA BANK |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202445081 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19900 / 755 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048269 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3209 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4309 |
| Document Number | 0000060013 |
| Book / Page | 19202 / 648 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00060013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000060015 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00060015 |
| Name | AVAILA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3209 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4309 |
| Document Number | 201600087535 |
| Book / Page | 16451 / 0268 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00087535 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3209 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4309 |
| Document Number | 201600087537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16451/0272 |
| Instrument | 2016-00087537 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $155,600 Land $29,100 Building $126,500 | $155,600 Land $29,100 Building $126,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,654.00 | ||
| 2023 | $134,900 Land $25,200 Building $109,700 | $134,900 Land $25,200 Building $109,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,948.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3209 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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.
The area around 3209 3rd 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 |
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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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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