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3829 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3829 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment / Public Use
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,301 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.183 acres (8,008 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$144,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$3,154 (2020)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale
Oct 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN7924-23-477-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-23-477-009
Alternative APN
  • 110/03448-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,301 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,765 sqft
Attic Area337 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,008 sqft (0.183 acres)
Lot Dimensions143 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area176 sqft
Patio Area52 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3829 E 9TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-1013
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government / Public Use
Legal DescriptionLOT 6 BLK 2 HOFFMAN PLACE
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionHOFFMAN PLACE
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5004
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 15, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 15, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 15, 2020
Deed Document Number2020-00042449
Deed Book / Page18128 / 250
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 15, 2020
Property Address3829 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1013
Document Number0000042449
Book / Page018128 / 000250
Instrument DateAug 11, 2020
Instrument42449
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$230.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address400 ROBERT D RAY DR DES MOINES IA 503091813, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 15, 2020
Property Address3829 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1013
Document Number0000042448
Book / Page018128 / 000248
Instrument DateJul 7, 2020
Instrument42448
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3829 E 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161013, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1013

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax Bill
2020$3,154.00

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 19 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims36 (1990–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 36
Most Recent ClaimMay 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, May 2024 · 10 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 6 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 11 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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