3605 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3605 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 969 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.183 acres (8,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$159,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,462 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7923-28-126-018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7923-28-126-018`
Alternative APN	`060/00545-024-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	4 Stories
Building Area	969 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,650 sqft
1st Floor Area	969 sqft
Basement Area	931 sqft
Finished Basement	250 sqft
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,000 sqft (0.183 acres)
Lot Dimensions	123 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	336 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3605 E 39TH CT
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-5837
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 24 BRIARHILL HEIGHTS
Legal Range	23W
Legal Township	79N
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	BRIARHILL HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	102

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3605 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5837
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOUSING FIN AUTH
Jul 21, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020-00008154
Deed Book / Page	17960 / 908
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3605 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5837
Document Number	0000008157
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3605 E 39TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175837, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5837

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008157
Date	Jul 21, 2020
Book Page	017960/000928
Instrument	8157

Lender

Name	HOUSING FIN AUTH
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50315

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 20, 2050

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2020
Property Address	3605 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5837
Document Number	202000008154
Book / Page	17960 / 908
Instrument Date	Jul 16, 2020
Instrument	2020-00008154
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$253.60
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3605 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5837

Mortgage

Document Number	202000008156
Date	Jul 21, 2020
Instrument	2020-00008156

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008157
Date	Jul 21, 2020
Book Page	17960/928
Instrument	2020-00008157

Lender

Name	IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency
Address	BOISE, ID 83702

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$205,800 (+12.64%) Land $41,200 Building $164,600	$205,800 (+12.64%) Land $41,200 Building $164,600
2024	$3,462.00 (+3.84%)
2023		$182,700 Land $36,000 Building $146,700	$182,700 Land $36,000 Building $146,700
2020	$3,334.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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