Polk County property record for 3909 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,256 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,028 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00867-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00867-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,816 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,256 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3909 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LT 1 CHRISTWELL PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTWELL PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2210 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3108 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021132956 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18919 / 310 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3909 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4550 |
| Document Number | 0000132956 |
| Book / Page | 18919 / 310 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00132956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $319.20 |
| 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 | 2210 E 32ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3108 |
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 | $231,000 (+12.79%) Land $42,400 Building $188,600 | $231,000 (+12.79%) Land $42,400 Building $188,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,028.00 (+3.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $204,800 Land $37,000 Building $167,800 | $204,800 Land $37,000 Building $167,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,892.00 |
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 | 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.
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