Polk County property record for 5831 NE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,506 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270/01616-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 270/01616-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,952 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 904 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5831 NE 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-1441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LT 3 HOBSONS CHOICE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOBSONS CHOICE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
5831 NE 3rd St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 860 NW 43RD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-2730 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201653923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16310 / 592 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074628 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5831 NE 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1441 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000068106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16370/0487 |
| Instrument | 2016-00068106 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5831 NE 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1441 |
| Document Number | 0000074628 |
| Book / Page | 016397 / 000839 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 74628 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 860 NW 43RD AVE DES MOINES IA 503132730, DES MOINES, IA 50313-2730 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,900 Land $75,200 Building $207,700 | $282,900 Land $75,200 Building $207,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,506.00 | ||
| 2023 | $255,900 Land $67,100 Building $188,800 | $255,900 Land $67,100 Building $188,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,126.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5831 NE 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5831 NE 3rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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