Polk County property record for 3817 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,312 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-22-483-008 |
| Primary APN | 7924-22-483-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3817 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLK 12 HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
3817 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3817 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI STEARNS LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00010631 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16593 / 0234 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3817 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000028276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18424/31 |
| Instrument | 2021-00028276 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3817 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3511 |
| Document Number | 0000010631 |
| Book / Page | 016593 / 000234 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10631 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $205.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3817 3RD ST DES MOINES IA 503133511, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3511 |
| Document Number | 10633 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016593/000239 |
| Instrument | 10633 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 3, 2047 |
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 | $201,700 Land $28,900 Building $172,800 | $201,700 Land $28,900 Building $172,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,312.00 | ||
| 2023 | $175,200 Land $25,100 Building $150,100 | $175,200 Land $25,100 Building $150,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,036.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3817 3rd St 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 3817 3rd St 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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