3837 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3837 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 964 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.263 acres (11,488 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-19-452-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-19-452-016
Alternative APN
  • 060/01678-001-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area964 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,928 sqft
1st Floor Area964 sqft
Basement Area964 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,488 sqft (0.263 acres)
Lot Dimensions207 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area340 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area416 sqft
Greenhouse192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3837 E 25TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-8835
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN 55 1/2 F W 207 F LOT 260 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionDOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number260
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract201

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
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address111 COURT AVE STE 365, 365, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2214
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2023
Deed SaleJun 30, 2023
Deed Document Number2023-00034123
Deed Book / Page19524 / 763
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 30, 2023
Property Address3837 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8835
Document Number0000034123
Book / Page19524 / 763
Instrument DateJun 28, 2023
Instrument2023-00034123
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address111 COURT AVE STE 300, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2214
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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 BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023Additional exemption filed$158,900 (+17.7%) Land $30,200 Building $128,700$158,900 (+17.7%) Land $30,200 Building $128,700
2022$135,000 Land $26,500 Building $108,500
2021$135,000 Land $26,500 Building $108,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Google Fiber, Metronet, Verizon.

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