Polk County property record for 3918 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 964 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,480 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-22-478-020 |
| Primary APN | 7924-22-478-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 964 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 964 sqft |
| Basement Area | 964 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3918 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 6 PLAT OF BLKS 4,5,6 & 7 HIGHLAND PARK ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of January 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3115 ASHWOOD DR, URBANDALE, IA 50322-4115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000077403 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3918 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3514 |
| Document Number | 0000077403 |
| Book / Page | 20378 / 307 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00077403 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $191.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3115 ASHWOOD DR, URBANDALE, IA 50322-4115 |
| Document Number | 0000077404 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00077404 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
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 | $169,100 (+14.64%) Land $28,900 Building $140,200 | $169,100 (+14.64%) Land $28,900 Building $140,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,480.00 (+4.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $147,500 Land $25,100 Building $122,400 | $147,500 Land $25,100 Building $122,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,370.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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