Polk County property record for 3703 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,628 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/01938-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/01938-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,686 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 625 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 627 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 235 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3703 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK 19 HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
3703 3rd St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4914 BEL AIRE RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2933 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122013-00051666 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14559 / 931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068366 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3703 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4340 |
| Document Number | 0000021505 |
| Book / Page | 19465 / 51 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00021505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $274.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4914 BEL AIRE RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2933 |
| Document Number | 0000021506 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00021506 |
| Name | STATE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2038 |
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 | $212,400 Land $28,900 Building $183,500 | $212,400 Land $28,900 Building $183,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,628.00 | ||
| 2023 | $184,400 Land $25,100 Building $159,300 | $184,400 Land $25,100 Building $159,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,716.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3703 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 3703 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 |
|---|
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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