Polk County property record for 3905 8th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,076 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/03736-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/03736-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3905 8TH PL |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 3 NORTH OAK PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH OAK PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
3905 8th Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2008.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3905 8TH PL, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200877554 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12617 / 773 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022642 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3905 8TH PL, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3340 |
| Document Number | 0000017980 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3905 8TH PL DES MOINES IA 503133340, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3340 |
| Document Number | 0000017980 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017059/000610 |
| Instrument | 17980 |
| Name | CITY OF DES MOINES |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $119,900 Land $29,200 Building $90,700 | $119,900 Land $29,200 Building $90,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,076.00 | ||
| 2023 | $105,500 Land $25,400 Building $80,100 | $105,500 Land $25,400 Building $80,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,032.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3905 8th Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1990–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · 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.
The area around 3905 8th Pl 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 |
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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 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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