Polk County property record for 3947 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $133,393 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,948 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01688-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01688-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,715 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3947 E 25TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 60.5 F LT 267 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 267 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3947 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00051320 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15061 / 790 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000081611 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3947 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8837 |
| Document Number | 0000081611 |
| Book / Page | 016426 / 000338 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 81611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3947 E 25TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178837, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8837 |
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 | $181,800 (+13.41%) Land $24,400 Building $157,400 | $181,800 (+13.41%) Land $24,400 Building $157,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,948.00 (-10.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $160,300 Land $21,100 Building $139,200 | $160,300 Land $21,100 Building $139,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,296.00 |
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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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