Polk County property record for 202 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 852 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.547 acres (23,870 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $91,500 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,658 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-153-019 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-153-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 852 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,218 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 366 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,870 sqft (0.547 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 202 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 55F- LOT 6 CENTURY PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTURY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
202 E Porter Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 202 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00080395 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10323 / 0531 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 202 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000065922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19231/970 |
| Instrument | 2022-00065922 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
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 | $162,300 Land $50,600 Building $111,700 | $162,300 Land $50,600 Building $111,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,658.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,600 Land $44,400 Building $98,200 | $142,600 Land $44,400 Building $98,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,328.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 202 E Porter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · ground movement |
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 risk around 202 E Porter Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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