3709 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3709 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 1,530 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.16 acres (7,000 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on File
Last Sale$113,500 (Jul 2007)
Tax Bill$4,998 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-30-126-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-30-126-007
Alternative APN
  • 100/06938-000-000

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,530 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,250 sqft
1st Floor Area720 sqft
Upper Floors Area810 sqft
Basement Area720 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3709 54TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50310-1716
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 11 HOLLYWOOD GARDENS
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionHOLLYWOOD GARDENS
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract803

Owner

The current owner of 3709 54th St bought it in July 2007.

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

Owner of RecordOwner Name on File
Mailing Address3709 54TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1716
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 3, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 3, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 22, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2008-00001010
Deed Book / Page12271 / 0015
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address3709 54TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1716
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000077213
DateMay 1, 2019
Book Page17311/0281
Instrument2018-00077213
Lender
NameWATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeLending Institution
AddressPEWAUKEE, WI 53072
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$287,900 Land $46,700 Building $241,200$287,900 Land $46,700 Building $241,200
2024$4,998.00
2023$259,200 Land $41,400 Building $217,800$259,200 Land $41,400 Building $217,800
2020$4,952.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3709 54th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1981.

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
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1981–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 4
Most Recent ClaimJun 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Jun 2010 · 2 claims

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 3709 54th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
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: Verizon.

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