Polk County property record for 1208 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $56 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-22-358-002 |
| Primary APN | 7924-22-358-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1208 E SENECA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3896 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | E 42F LOTS 39 & 40 L M MANNS 1ST ADD TO OAK PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | L M MANNS 1ST ADD TO OAK PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 39,40 40 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
The current owner of 1208 E Seneca Ave acquired it in July 2008.
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 Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3845 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3118 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001826 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,200 Land $3,200 | $3,200 Land $3,200 | |
| 2024 | $56.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,800 Land $2,800 | $2,800 Land $2,800 | |
| 2020 | $54.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1208 E Seneca Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 1208 E 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 |
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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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