Polk County property record for 3920 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,164 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-29-127-013 |
| Primary APN | 7924-29-127-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,006 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,002 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 996 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3920 CLINTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 73 KNAPP PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNAPP PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 703 |
3920 Clinton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3920 CLINTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000113293 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3920 CLINTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4137 |
| Document Number | 0000113293 |
| Book / Page | 18827 / 916 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00113293 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3920 CLINTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4137 |
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 | $201,100 Land $47,400 Building $153,700 | $201,100 Land $47,400 Building $153,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,164.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,500 Land $42,200 Building $139,300 | $181,500 Land $42,200 Building $139,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,414.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3920 Clinton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 3920 Clinton Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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