Polk County property record for 3937 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,338 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-19-476-002 |
| Primary APN | 7924-19-476-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,926 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3937 48TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-2706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 2 ROGERS MANOR |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROGERS MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
3937 48th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3937 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043421 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $251,800 Land $47,700 Building $204,100 | $251,800 Land $47,700 Building $204,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,338.00 | ||
| 2023 | $226,300 Land $42,300 Building $184,000 | $226,300 Land $42,300 Building $184,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,150.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3937 48th 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.
Wildfire risk around 3937 48th St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 345 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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