Polk County property record for 3913 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,409 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,014 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03463-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03463-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,409 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,253 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 565 sqft |
| Basement Area | 844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3913 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 3 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3913 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20102011-00030090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13627 / 785 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039198 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3913 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3913 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1011 |
| Document Number | 0000067797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19684/458 |
| Instrument | 2023-00067797 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 329 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3913 E 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1011 |
| Document Number | 0000006026 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3913 E 8TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161011, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1011 |
| Document Number | 0000006026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017413/000474 |
| Instrument | 6026 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 18, 2049 |
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 | $3,014.00 (+2.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $182,100 (+13.53%) Land $32,000 Building $150,100 | $182,100 (+13.53%) Land $32,000 Building $150,100 |
| 2024 | $2,950.00 (+0.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $160,400 Land $27,800 Building $132,600 | $160,400 Land $27,800 Building $132,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,930.00 |
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 |
|
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 |
|---|
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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures