Polk County property record for 3820 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,500 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,618 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-455-021 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-455-021 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,372 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Attic Area | 436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Patio Area | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3820 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK 4 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-23-455-021
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3820 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 051810 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8689 / 0181 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216,300 (+13.6%) Land $33,000 Building $183,300 | $216,300 (+13.6%) Land $33,000 Building $183,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,618.00 (+5.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $190,400 Land $28,600 Building $161,800 | $190,400 Land $28,600 Building $161,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,442.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 511 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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