Polk County property record for 3844 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,575 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,080 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-22-480-012 |
| Primary APN | 7924-22-480-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,575 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,939 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 847 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 364 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3844 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 9 HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
3844 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3844 5TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00060233 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15096 / 0909 |
| 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 | $232,900 Land $29,100 Building $203,800 | $232,900 Land $29,100 Building $203,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,080.00 | ||
| 2023 | $203,200 Land $25,200 Building $178,000 | $203,200 Land $25,200 Building $178,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,754.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3844 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 3844 5th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 750 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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: AT&T.
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