Polk County property record for 3740 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,222 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-27-228-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-27-228-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,782 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 594 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,553 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Canopy | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3740 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 20 HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
3740 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3740 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0166170832 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000007818 / 0000000634 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3740 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4341 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16617/0854 |
| Instrument | 2017-00016226 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2027 |
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 | $138,900 Land $29,200 Building $109,700 | $138,900 Land $29,200 Building $109,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,222.00 | ||
| 2023 | $120,900 Land $25,300 Building $95,600 | $120,900 Land $25,300 Building $95,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,022.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3740 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 3740 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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