Polk County property record for 2212 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $100 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-454-004 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-454-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Gross Area | 2,118 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 652 sqft |
| Attic Area | 218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Metal Siding |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2212 CARPENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3124 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | W 50 FT LOT 369 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 369 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005884 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2212 CARPENTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3124 |
| Document Number | 0000005884 |
| Book / Page | 20041 / 9 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00005884 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100.00 | ||
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $5,000 Land $5,000 | $5,000 Land $5,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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