148 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 Property Records

Polk County property record for 148 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 798 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.144 acres (6,250 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$63,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,864 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`070/03350-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`070/03350-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792423353019`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	798 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,502 sqft
1st Floor Area	798 sqft
Basement Area	599 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,250 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	144 sqft
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	105 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	148 E SENECA AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50313-3661
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	-EX N 176.25F- LOT 11 NOBLES ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	NOBLES ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	DES MOINES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	400

Owner

148 E Seneca Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.

Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	148 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 4, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 5, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 23, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK
Jun 23, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 7, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 4, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 4, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 21, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202632912
Deed Book / Page	20542 / 188
Prior Transfer Date	May 12, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc	0000033359
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 4, 2026
Property Address	148 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661
Document Number	0000032912
Book / Page	20542 / 188
Instrument Date	May 29, 2026
Instrument	202632912
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 11, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$10,100.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	148 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 5, 2026
Property Address	148 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661
Document Number	0000033359
Book / Page	20544 / 308
Instrument Date	May 12, 2026
Instrument	202633359
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	148 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	148 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000051718
Date	Jun 23, 2022
Book Page	19165/341
Instrument	2022-00051718

Lender

Name	HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ELDORA, IA 50627

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jun 15, 2037

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 23, 2022
Property Address	148 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661
Document Number	0000051900
Book / Page	19166 / 163
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2022
Instrument	2022-00051900
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 8, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5525 MEREDITH DR STE B, B, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2334

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	148 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000051765
Date	Jan 7, 2019
Book Page	17205/0121
Instrument	2018-00051765

Lender

Name	HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ELDORA, IA 50627

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	95 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 148 E Seneca Ave was $1,864, up 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,864.00 (+2.08%)	$106,800 Land $28,800 Building $78,000	$106,800 Land $28,800 Building $78,000
2024	$1,826.00
2023		$92,800 Land $25,000 Building $67,800	$92,800 Land $25,000 Building $67,800
2020	$2,409.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 148 E Seneca Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.

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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2008–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
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

The area around 148 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	8,000 / 8,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, T-Mobile.

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