Polk County property record for 3901 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 790 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,328 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-22-479-012 |
| Primary APN | 7924-22-479-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 790 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,558 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3901 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLK 5 PLAT OF BLKS 4,5,6 & 7 HIGHLAND PARK ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
3901 3rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 30, 2025
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 File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1337 HEROLD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3860 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00063431 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20310 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3901 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3513 |
| Document Number | 0000063431 |
| Book / Page | 20310 / 343 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00063431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1337 HEROLD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3860 |
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 | $134,200 (+15.69%) Land $28,900 Building $105,300 | $134,200 (+15.69%) Land $28,900 Building $105,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,328.00 (+6.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $116,000 Land $25,100 Building $90,900 | $116,000 Land $25,100 Building $90,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,194.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3901 3rd St 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 3901 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 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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