Polk County property record for 3706 SE 18th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,539 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,995 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,462 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-23-254-017 |
| Primary APN | 7824-23-254-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,539 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,411 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 846 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 693 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,995 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3706 SE 18TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-2334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 48 EVERGREEN PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVERGREEN PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 3902 |
3706 SE 18th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3706 SE 18TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00128433 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15700 / 0566 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $267,800 Land $42,800 Building $225,000 | $267,800 Land $42,800 Building $225,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,462.00 | ||
| 2023 | $240,900 Land $38,000 Building $202,900 | $240,900 Land $38,000 Building $202,900 | |
| 2020 | $4,350.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3706 SE 18th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 3706 SE 18th Ct is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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