Polk County property record for 3818 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,434 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 110/03494-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03494-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 410 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,525 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Canopy | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3818 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 BLK 4 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| 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 | 3818 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202019-00082790 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17761 / 367 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000066255 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3818 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1014 |
| Document Number | 201900082790 |
| Book / Page | 17761 / 367 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00082790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $235.20 |
| 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 | 3818 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1014 |
| Document Number | 201900082792 |
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| Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00082792 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Number | 201900082793 |
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| Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17761/385 |
| Instrument | 2019-00082793 |
| Name | IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | BOISE, ID 83702 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3818 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1014 |
| Document Number | 0000039514 |
| Book / Page | 017151 / 000373 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 39514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3818 E 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161014, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1014 |
| Document Number | 39515 |
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| Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017151/000375 |
| Instrument | 39515 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $210,100 (+13.57%) Land $35,500 Building $174,600 | $210,100 (+13.57%) Land $35,500 Building $174,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,434.00 (+4%) | ||
| 2023 | $185,000 Land $30,800 Building $154,200 | $185,000 Land $30,800 Building $154,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,302.00 |
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 AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 511 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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