Polk County property record for 3801 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,041 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,362 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Second Mortgage Feb 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-101-001 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-101-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,041 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,082 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,300 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3801 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 87 SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
3801 E Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3801 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00012940 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14909 / 0250 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3801 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3801 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4540 |
| Document Number | 0000015073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 18999/489 |
| Instrument | 2022-00015073 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3801 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3801 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4540 |
| Document Number | 0000015074 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 18999/495 |
| Instrument | 2022-00015074 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 18, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $155,500 Land $42,400 Building $113,100 | $155,500 Land $42,400 Building $113,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,362.00 | ||
| 2023 | $136,300 Land $37,100 Building $99,200 | $136,300 Land $37,100 Building $99,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,284.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3801 E Douglas Ave 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 3801 E Douglas Ave 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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: Google Fiber, Verizon.
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