Polk County property record for 3812 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,644 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03526-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03526-002-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,508 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 754 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 404 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,240 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Width | 59 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 644 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 354 sqft |
| Canopy | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3812 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A BEG NW COR THN E 29.92F TO W LN LT 8 S 38.08F W 29.92F N 38.17F TO POB LT 5 & LT 8 & E 85F LT 17 BLK 6 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3812 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202535488 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20179 / 586 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2011000464 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3812 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000065439 |
| Book / Page | 19229 / 561 |
| Map Reference | MB 8208 PG 934 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00065439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $258.40 |
| 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 | 3812 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000065440 |
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| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00065440 |
| Name | INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $161,000 (+19.79%) Land $39,700 Building $121,300 | $161,000 (+19.79%) Land $39,700 Building $121,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,644.00 (+10.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $134,400 Land $34,400 Building $100,000 | $134,400 Land $34,400 Building $100,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,396.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1990–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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.
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 747 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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