3513 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3513 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.358 acres (15,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,622 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-104-049

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-104-049
Alternative APN
  • 060/06196-001-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,104 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,208 sqft
1st Floor Area1,104 sqft
Basement Area1,104 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,600 sqft (0.358 acres)
Lot Dimensions156 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area528 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area360 sqft
Patio Area100 sqft
Canopy230 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3513 E 39TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5827
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLTS 16 & 17 HIGHMOOR
Legal SubdivisionHIGHMOOR
Legal Lot Number16,17 17
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract102

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address3513 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5827
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2011
Deed SaleNov 8, 2011
Prior SaleNov 8, 2011
Deed Document Number0000034633
Last Transfer DateNov 1, 2021
Transfer Doc0000115198
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 1, 2021
Property Address3513 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5827
Document Number0000115198
Book / Page18836 / 820
Instrument DateOct 29, 2021
Instrument2021-00115198
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3513 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5827

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$215,900 (+13.27%) Land $48,600 Building $167,300$215,900 (+13.27%) Land $48,600 Building $167,300
2024$3,622.00 (+5.11%)
2023$190,600 Land $42,400 Building $148,200$190,600 Land $42,400 Building $148,200
2020$3,446.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.

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