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3853 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3853 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,379 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,160 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-103-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-103-027
Alternative APN
  • 060/06227-001-000

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area888 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,752 sqft
1st Floor Area888 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,379 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions94 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area308 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area414 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Patio Area504 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3853 E DOUGLAS AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4563
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN 94F LOT 48 & N 94F E 26F LOT 49 HIGHMOOR
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionHIGHMOOR
Legal Lot Number48,49
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract102

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3853 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Jan 9, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Prior SaleFeb 10, 2006
Last Transfer DateJan 9, 2020
Transfer Doc0000060456
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address3853 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563
Document Number0000075512
Instrument DateMar 2, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3853 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503174563, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563

Mortgage

Document Number0000075512
DateMar 9, 2020
Book Page017726/000952
Instrument75512
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 8, 2050

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 9, 2020
Property Address3853 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563
Document Number0000060456
Book / Page017659 / 000767
Instrument DateJan 6, 2020
Instrument60456
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3853 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503174563, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4563

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$189,600 (+13.13%) Land $40,000 Building $149,600$189,600 (+13.13%) Land $40,000 Building $149,600
2024$3,160.00 (+4.57%)
2023$167,600 Land $35,000 Building $132,600$167,600 Land $35,000 Building $132,600
2020$3,022.00

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 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

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

ProviderMax 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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