Polk County property record for 3603 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,012 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-104-013 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-104-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,450 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Basement Area | 425 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,580 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3603 E 39TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 5 F VAC ALLEY N & ADJ & ALL LOT 13 HIGHMOOR |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHMOOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3603 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2002 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062664 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3603 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5829 |
| Document Number | 0000062664 |
| Book / Page | 19986 / 82 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00062664 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $173.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3603 E 39TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5829 |
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 | $134,600 (+13.2%) Land $41,700 Building $92,900 | $134,600 (+13.2%) Land $41,700 Building $92,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,012.00 (-2.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $118,900 Land $36,400 Building $82,500 | $118,900 Land $36,400 Building $82,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,054.00 |
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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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