Polk County property record for 3839 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 814 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,364 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-455-002 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-455-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 814 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,628 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 814 sqft |
| Basement Area | 814 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,916 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Canopy | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3839 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 4 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 3839 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual, Secondary Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00084048 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16905 / 0018 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3839 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1009 |
| Document Number | 0000084048 |
| Book / Page | 016905 / 000018 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 84048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $171.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3839 E 8TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161009, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1009 |
| Document Number | 84050 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016905/000022 |
| Instrument | 84050 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
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 | $145,700 (+13.83%) Land $28,300 Building $117,400 | $145,700 (+13.83%) Land $28,300 Building $117,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,364.00 (+4.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,000 Land $24,500 Building $103,500 | $128,000 Land $24,500 Building $103,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,258.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 511 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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