Polk County property record for 4125 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,382 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00894-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00894-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4125 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 19 COLLEGE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
4125 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4125 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00009052 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15211 / 588 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009052 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4125 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3517 |
| Document Number | 0000045065 |
| Book / Page | 19578 / 204 |
| Map Reference | MB 19535 PG 609 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00045065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 400 NW BEECHWOOD ST, ANKENY, IA 50023-1334 |
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 | $195,400 Land $28,800 Building $166,600 | $195,400 Land $28,800 Building $166,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,382.00 | ||
| 2023 | $171,900 Land $25,000 Building $146,900 | $171,900 Land $25,000 Building $146,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,244.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4125 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 4125 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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