Polk County property record for 3909 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.334 acres (14,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,104 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01366-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01366-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,550 sqft (0.334 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3909 E 29TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 N 1/2 LOT 16 DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3113 THOMPSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3145 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199993597 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8194 / 16 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000066537 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3909 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4233 |
| Document Number | 0000038763 |
| Book / Page | 20570 / 964 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202638763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3909 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4233 |
| Document Number | 0000038763, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20570/964 |
| Instrument | 202638763 |
| Name | DES MOINES METRO CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 64 Months |
| Due | Oct 25, 2031 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $188,700 (+7.64%) Land $31,300 Building $157,400 | $188,700 (+7.64%) Land $31,300 Building $157,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,104.00 (-6.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $175,300 Land $28,600 Building $146,700 | $175,300 Land $28,600 Building $146,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,326.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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 | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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