Polk County property record for 3806 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,384 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-352-023 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-352-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,820 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3806 E 39TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 CASTALIA PLAZA |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTALIA PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
3806 E 39th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 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 | 3806 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00144014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15763 / 0614 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3806 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004017 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19706/16 |
| Instrument | 2024-00004017 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 6163 NW 86TH ST STE 105, JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3806 E 39TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100025402 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18409/540 |
| Instrument | 2021-00025402 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50702 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $202,000 Land $42,000 Building $160,000 | $202,000 Land $42,000 Building $160,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,384.00 | ||
| 2023 | $178,800 Land $36,700 Building $142,100 | $178,800 Land $36,700 Building $142,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,258.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3806 E 39th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 32 flood claims 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 3806 E 39th Ct 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 |
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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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