Polk County property record for 3830 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,104 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-29-178-005 |
| Primary APN | 7924-29-178-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,140 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3830 BOSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 ADAMS PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADAMS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 703 |
The current owner of 3830 Boston Ave acquired it in June 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3830 BOSTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | May 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000140336 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $182,500 Land $63,800 Building $118,700 | $182,500 Land $63,800 Building $118,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,104.00 | ||
| 2023 | $164,800 Land $56,700 Building $108,100 | $164,800 Land $56,700 Building $108,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,212.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3830 Boston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 risk around 3830 Boston Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 541 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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