Polk County property record for 1122 Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,472 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-22-380-007 |
| Primary APN | 7924-22-380-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,852 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Attic Area | 268 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1122 SENECA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 44 PETERSONS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERSONS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1122 Seneca Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1122 SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00093973 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19363 / 397 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1122 SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1122 SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3240 |
| Document Number | 0000000231 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19689/25 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000231 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1122 SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3240 |
| Document Number | 0000093973 |
| Book / Page | 19363 / 397 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00093973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $221.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1122 SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3240 |
| Document Number | 0019363399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 19363/399 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1122 SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000085714 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19325/901 |
| Instrument | 2022-00085714 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $142,000 Land $29,900 Building $112,100 | $142,000 Land $29,900 Building $112,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,472.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,100 Land $25,900 Building $97,200 | $123,100 Land $25,900 Building $97,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,012.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1122 Seneca Ave 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 1122 Seneca Ave 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 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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