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3846 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3846 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,311 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,350 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$257,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$4,690 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-22-482-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-22-482-013
Alternative APN
  • 070/01808-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,311 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,489 sqft
1st Floor Area1,219 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,092 sqft
Basement Area1,178 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,350 sqft (0.145 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area504 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area108 sqft
Deck Area161 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3846 3RD ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50313-3512
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 BLK 11 HIGHLAND PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionHIGHLAND PARK
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract400

Owner

3846 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address3846 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3512
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 4, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 4, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 17, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0019907413
Deed Book / Page13834 / 0826
Prior Transfer DateApr 27, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc2011-00078064
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 10, 2020
Property Address3846 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3512
Document Number0000003669
Book / Page017939 / 000005
Instrument DateJun 22, 2020
Instrument3669
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$301.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3846 3RD ST DES MOINES IA 503133512, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3512

Mortgage

Document Number3673
DateJul 10, 2020
Book Page017940/000025
Instrument3673
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD FIN
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50314
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueJul 9, 2025

Mortgage

Document Number3671,
DateJul 10, 2020
Book Page017940/000009
Instrument3671
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD FIN
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50314
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 9, 2050

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
2025$280,000 Land $28,900 Building $251,100$280,000 Land $28,900 Building $251,100
2024$4,690.00
2023$243,800 Land $25,100 Building $218,700$243,800 Land $25,100 Building $218,700
2020$4,264.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3846 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 3846 3rd St 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

ProviderMax 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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