Polk County property record for 3946 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 909 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,198 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-22-478-013 |
| Primary APN | 7924-22-478-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 909 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,557 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 909 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| 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 | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Geothermal |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3946 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 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 | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
3946 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3946 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3946 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3514 |
| Document Number | 0000035892 |
| Book / Page | 017136 / 000129 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 35892 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $148.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 9923 NW 44TH ST POLK CITY IA 50226, POLK CITY, IA 50226 |
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 | $126,500 Land $28,900 Building $97,600 | $126,500 Land $28,900 Building $97,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,198.00 | ||
| 2023 | $109,500 Land $25,100 Building $84,400 | $109,500 Land $25,100 Building $84,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,740.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3946 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 3946 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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