Polk County property record for 3901 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,910 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,168 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-452-004 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-452-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Basement Area | 945 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,910 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3901 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 3 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| 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 | 3901 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00039332 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15014 / 0211 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $134,000 (+13.37%) Land $32,300 Building $101,700 | $134,000 (+13.37%) Land $32,300 Building $101,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,168.00 (+2.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $118,200 Land $28,000 Building $90,200 | $118,200 Land $28,000 Building $90,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,112.00 |
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 AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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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