Polk County property record for 3835 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.475 acres (20,706 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,264 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01573-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01573-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,706 sqft (0.475 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 357 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3835 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 168 & S 3 F N 1/2 LOT 168 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 168 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3835 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015124197 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15683 / 308 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068600 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3835 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3835 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4223 |
| Document Number | 0000133667 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18922/881 |
| Instrument | 2021-00133667 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2041 |
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 | $201,000 (+13.95%) Land $41,500 Building $159,500 | $201,000 (+13.95%) Land $41,500 Building $159,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,264.00 (-4.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $176,400 Land $35,900 Building $140,500 | $176,400 Land $35,900 Building $140,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,422.00 |
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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