Polk County property record for 3943 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,330 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,002 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08827-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08827-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,804 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 84 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,330 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 304 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3943 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 WINEGAR HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | WINEGAR HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4819 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8923 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201576348 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15484 / 614 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016820 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $173,100 (+13.43%) Land $30,200 Building $142,900 | $173,100 (+13.43%) Land $30,200 Building $142,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,002.00 (-4.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $152,600 Land $26,100 Building $126,500 | $152,600 Land $26,100 Building $126,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,134.00 |
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 | 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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