3849 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3849 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.168 acres (7,332 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$84,500 (Apr 2012)
Tax Bill	$3,108 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Oct 2020 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`060/06227-002-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060/06227-002-000`
Alternative APN	`792328103026`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	875 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,123 sqft
1st Floor Area	875 sqft
Basement Area	864 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 2011
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,332 sqft (0.168 acres)
Lot Dimensions	94 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	384 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	180 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	3849 E DOUGLAS AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-4563
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	N 94F W 26F LOT 49 & N 94F LOT 50 HIGHMOOR
Legal Subdivision	HIGHMOOR
Legal Lot Number	49,50
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of June 5, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3849 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 29, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION
Oct 15, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
May 30, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 3, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 3, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 5, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201275568
Deed Book / Page	14221 / 168
Last Transfer Date	May 23, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000085251
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	May 29, 2026
Property Address	3849 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563
Document Number	0000031490
Book / Page	20535 / 283
Instrument Date	May 23, 2026
Instrument	202631490
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3849 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031490,
Date	May 29, 2026
Book Page	20535/283
Instrument	202631490

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 10, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.23%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Oct 15, 2020
Property Address	3849 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563
Document Number	0000042570
Book / Page	018129 / 000074
Instrument Date	Oct 13, 2020
Instrument	42570
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3849 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503174563, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	May 30, 2019
Property Address	3849 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563
Document Number	0000085251
Book / Page	017346 / 000373
Instrument Date	May 23, 2019
Instrument	85251
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	3849 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503174563, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563

Mortgage

Document Number	85252
Date	May 30, 2019
Book Page	017346/000375
Instrument	85252

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	WATERLOO, IA 50701

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	May 29, 2034

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		$190,700 (+13.18%) Land $39,800 Building $150,900	$190,700 (+13.18%) Land $39,800 Building $150,900
2024	$3,108.00 (+0.13%)
2023		$168,500 Land $34,700 Building $133,800	$168,500 Land $34,700 Building $133,800
2020	$3,104.00

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

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	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.

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

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	140 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.

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