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3605 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3605 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size0.166 acres (7,245 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$237,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$4,390 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-204-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-204-007
Alternative APN
  • 060/07934-829-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,400 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,576 sqft
1st Floor Area672 sqft
Upper Floors Area728 sqft
Basement Area672 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1995
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,245 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area504 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area55 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3605 E 43RD ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4067
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 29 SUNRISE ESTATES PLAT #1
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSUNRISE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDELAWARE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract10602

Owner

3605 E 43rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address3605 E 43RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4067
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 3, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021-00132763
Deed Book / Page18918 / 181
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 21, 2021
Property Address3605 E 43RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4067
Document Number0000132763
Book / Page18918 / 181
Instrument DateDec 16, 2021
Instrument2021-00132763
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$378.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3605 E 43RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4067

Mortgage

Document Number0000132765
DateDec 21, 2021
Instrument2021-00132765
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$252,200 Land $40,900 Building $211,300$252,200 Land $40,900 Building $211,300
2024$4,390.00
2023$224,800 Land $35,900 Building $188,900$224,800 Land $35,900 Building $188,900
2020$3,934.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3605 E 43rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 3605 E 43rd St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 215 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		140 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

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