Polk County property record for 3906 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,580 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-476-025 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-476-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,392 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,792 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3906 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 91F E 185F- LOT 202 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 202 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3906 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00072760 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10935 / 0265 |
| 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 | $203,600 (+14.19%) Land $43,000 Building $160,600 | $203,600 (+14.19%) Land $43,000 Building $160,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,580.00 (-4.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $178,300 Land $37,100 Building $141,200 | $178,300 Land $37,100 Building $141,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,756.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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