Polk County property record for 1003 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 801 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,292 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-231-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-231-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 801 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 878 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 225 sqft |
| Basement Area | 77 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,450 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1003 SCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-4919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 2/3 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 3 ALLENS SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLENS SECOND ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3069 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1003 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2001 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000097887 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1003 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4919 |
| Document Number | 0000030867 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1013 SCOTT AVE DES MOINES IA 503094919, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4919 |
| Document Number | 0000030867 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017114/000287 |
| Instrument | 30867 |
| Name | POLK CNTY HSNG TR FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $86,600 (+16.09%) Land $21,700 Building $64,900 | $86,600 (+16.09%) Land $21,700 Building $64,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,292.00 (+9.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $74,600 Land $18,700 Building $55,900 | $74,600 Land $18,700 Building $55,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,180.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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