Polk County property record for 3934 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 704 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $63,500 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,918 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/01688-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/01688-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,492 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3934 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 6 PLAT OF BLKS 4,5,6 & 7 HIGHLAND PARK ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK ADD BLKS 4,5,6,7 |
| Legal Block | 6,4,5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
3934 3rd St is held in a trust since October 2006.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7090 NE 16TH CT, ANKENY, IA 50021-9510 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062007-00032218 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11891 / 218 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030391 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3934 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7090 NE 16TH CT, ANKENY, IA 50021-9510 |
| Document Number | 0000029938 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19067/773 |
| Instrument | 2022-00029938 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $112,700 Land $28,900 Building $83,800 | $112,700 Land $28,900 Building $83,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,918.00 | ||
| 2023 | $97,500 Land $25,100 Building $72,400 | $97,500 Land $25,100 Building $72,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,818.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3934 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 3934 3rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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