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3813 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3813 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment / Public Use
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 909 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,260 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$106,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$2,610 (2020)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale
Sep 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN110/03452-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN110/03452-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 792423477013

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area909 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area909 sqft
Basement Area909 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,260 sqft (0.19 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 59 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area216 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area119 sqft
Patio Area312 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3813 E 9TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-1013
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government / Public Use
Legal DescriptionLOT 10 BLK 2 HOFFMAN PLACE
Legal SubdivisionHOFFMAN PLACE
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5004
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of November 11, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 29, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 1, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202035857
Deed Book / Page18094 / 893
Prior Transfer DateJul 31, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000014993
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 29, 2020
Property Address3813 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1013
Document Number0000035857
Book / Page018094 / 000893
Instrument DateApr 29, 2020
Instrument35857
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$170.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address400 ROBERT D RAY DR DES MOINES IA 503091813, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

September 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 29, 2020
Property Address3813 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1013
Document Number0000035856
Book / Page018094 / 000891
Instrument DateApr 29, 2020
Instrument35856
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3813 E 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161013, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1013

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 1, 2019
Property Address3813 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1013
Document Number0000029152
Book / Page017520 / 000435
Instrument DateSep 10, 2019
Instrument29152
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5520 WESTWOOD DR DES MOINES IA 503122014, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2014

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax Bill
2020$2,610.00

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 19 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims36 (1990–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 36
Most Recent ClaimMay 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, May 2024 · 10 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 6 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 11 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.

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