3838 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3838 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.91 acres (39,627 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$290,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,052 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`060/01562-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060/01562-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792319477033`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,720 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,132 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,320 sqft
Basement Area	812 sqft
Finished Basement	400 sqft
Unfinished Basement	412 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1927
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
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	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Deck Area	80 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3838 E 29TH ST
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-4232
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 159 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Subdivision	DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number	159
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	201

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of February 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3838 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 11, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER CU
Sep 26, 2023	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU
Dec 27, 2022	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU
Dec 15, 2021	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202351496
Deed Book / Page	19609 / 448
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3838 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 20, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5170 NE 23RD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7075

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007441
Date	Feb 11, 2026
Book Page	20416/639
Instrument	2026-00007441

Lender

Name	PREMIER CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	800 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2023
Property Address	3838 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232
Document Number	0000051496
Book / Page	19609 / 448
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2023
Instrument	2023-00051496
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$463.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3838 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232

Mortgage

Document Number	0000051497
Date	Sep 26, 2023
Book Page	19609/450
Instrument	2023-00051497

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 6, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	7.37%
Type Change Date	Sep 5, 2030
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	5.37%
Max Rate At Change	9.37%
Index	1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate	13.3%

December 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2022
Property Address	3838 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232
Document Number	0000093339
Book / Page	19360 / 750
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-00093339
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 2023
Title Company	TITLE SERVICES CORPORATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$215.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1239 73RD ST, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1339

Mortgage

Document Number	0000093341
Date	Dec 27, 2022
Book Page	19360/757
Instrument	2022-00093341

Lender

Name	COLLINS COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 19, 2052

December 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2021
Property Address	3838 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4232
Document Number	0000130507
Book / Page	18908 / 353
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2021
Instrument	2021-00130507
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3217 DECKER LAKE DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$236,100 (+52.22%) Land $54,900 Building $181,200	$236,100 (+52.22%) Land $54,900 Building $181,200
2024	$3,052.00 (+4.31%)
2023		$155,100 (+17.5%) Land $47,400 Building $107,700	$155,100 (+17.5%) Land $47,400 Building $107,700
2022		$132,000 Land $41,500 Building $90,500
2021			$132,000 Land $41,500 Building $90,500
2020	$2,926.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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