Polk County property record for 3801 Dubuque Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,069 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.875 acres (38,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $468 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00630-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00630-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,069 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 161 sqft |
| Basement Area | 63 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,130 sqft (0.875 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 123 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 808 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3801 DUBUQUE AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 67 BROADACRE |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADACRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/00630-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3801 DUBUQUE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 05, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202343868 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19572 / 520 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3801 DUBUQUE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000043868 |
| Book / Page | 19572 / 520 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00043868 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $79.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3801 DUBUQUE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000043869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00043869 |
| Name | VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 25 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2025 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3801 DUBUQUE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6821 |
| Document Number | 0000015415 |
| Book / Page | 017048 / 000958 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15415 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 300 WALNUT ST #240 DES MOINES IA 503092203, 240, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2203 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3801 DUBUQUE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6821 |
| Document Number | 0000000707 |
| Book / Page | 016550 / 000252 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $39.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1004 56TH ST DES MOINES IA 503112227, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2227 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,900 (+13.03%) Land $26,900 | $26,900 (+13.03%) Land $26,900 | |
| 2024 | $468.00 (+5.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $23,800 (+22.68%) Land $23,800 | $23,800 (+22.68%) Land $23,800 | |
| 2022 | $19,400 Land $19,400 | ||
| 2021 | $19,400 Land $19,400 | ||
| 2020 | $444.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 186 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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