Polk County property record for 3828 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,627 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,052 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01563-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01563-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,627 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 357 ft deep x 111 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3828 E 29TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 160 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3828 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 18248 / 617 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3828 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232 |
| Document Number | 202000067353 |
| Book / Page | 18248 / 617 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00067353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $295.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 3828 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232 |
| Document Number | 202000067355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00067355 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2031 |
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 | $248,000 (+14.6%) Land $54,900 Building $193,100 | $248,000 (+14.6%) Land $54,900 Building $193,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,052.00 (-4.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $216,400 Land $47,400 Building $169,000 | $216,400 Land $47,400 Building $169,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,228.00 |
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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures