Polk County property record for 3820 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 680 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,202 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-477-036 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-477-036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,325 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 238 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 404 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Canopy | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3820 E 29TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 89.6F LOT 161 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3820 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00043282 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10807 / 0732 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $202,900 (+13.86%) Land $42,000 Building $160,900 | $202,900 (+13.86%) Land $42,000 Building $160,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,202.00 (+7.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $178,200 Land $36,300 Building $141,900 | $178,200 Land $36,300 Building $141,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,990.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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