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1006 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1006 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 882 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.183 acres (7,980 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$106,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$3,116 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Sale
Oct 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN7924-23-453-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-23-453-011
Alternative APN
  • 110/03438-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area882 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,306 sqft
1st Floor Area882 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft
Finished Basement440 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,980 sqft (0.183 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 57 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area308 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1006 E SENECA AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-1054
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 BLK 1 HOFFMAN PLACE
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionHOFFMAN PLACE
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5001
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1006 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1054
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 16, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 16, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017-00032281
Deed Book / Page16686 / 0544
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 16, 2017
Property Address1006 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1054
Document Number0000032281
Book / Page016686 / 000544
Instrument DateOct 10, 2017
Instrument32281
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$168.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1006 E SENECA AVE DES MOINES IA 503161054, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1054

October 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 16, 2017
Property Address1006 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1054
Document Number0000032279
Book / Page016686 / 000533
Instrument DateOct 10, 2017
Instrument32279
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2017

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$188,400 (+13.91%) Land $32,600 Building $155,800$188,400 (+13.91%) Land $32,600 Building $155,800
2024$3,116.00 (+4.92%)
2023$165,400 Land $28,300 Building $137,100$165,400 Land $28,300 Building $137,100
2020$2,970.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 19 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims36 (1990–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 36
Most Recent ClaimMay 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, May 2024 · 10 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 6 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 11 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.

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