Polk County property record for 2220 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $99,500 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,380 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06821-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06821-003-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,458 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 268 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2220 CARPENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 40F E 80F LT 396 & N 30F E 80F LT 397 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 396 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 080/06821-003-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1783 PIERCE ST, SAINT CHARLES, IA 50240-9070 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 07, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 07, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 02, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20102011-00001370 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13501 / 954 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 05, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036495 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,300 (+10.99%) Land $11,200 Building $123,100 | $134,300 (+10.99%) Land $11,200 Building $123,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,380.00 (-0.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $121,000 Land $10,100 Building $110,900 | $121,000 Land $10,100 Building $110,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,402.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
Based on FCC filings for 499 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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