Polk County property record for 3848 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 840 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.469 acres (20,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,500 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,550 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-454-012 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-454-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,445 sqft (0.469 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 235 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 316 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3848 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 235.4 F LOT 13 BLK 6 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3848 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRADESMEN COMMUNITY CU |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 092242 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8190 / 0315 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3848 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000079287 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17319/0961 |
| Instrument | 2018-00079287 |
| Name | TRADESMEN COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50305 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 8, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3848 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000067087 |
| Book / Page | 018247 / 000118 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 67087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $163.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3848 8TH ST DES MOINES IA 50313, DES MOINES, IA 50313 |
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 | $158,000 (+15.16%) Land $46,700 Building $111,300 | $158,000 (+15.16%) Land $46,700 Building $111,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,550.00 (+3.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $137,200 Land $40,500 Building $96,700 | $137,200 Land $40,500 Building $96,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,462.00 |
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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1990–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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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