Polk County property record for 2221 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 992 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,500 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,972 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06817-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06817-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 992 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,556 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 594 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 398 sqft |
| Basement Area | 499 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2221 CARPENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 40 F E 80 F LOT 395 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 395 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1450 SW VINTAGE PKWY, ANKENY, IA 50023-7165 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20082009-00022261 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12792 / 715 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024300 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2221 CARPENTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3123 |
| Document Number | 0000000890 |
| Book / Page | 19369 / 741 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $174.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 714, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0714 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000891 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000891 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2042 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $110,900 (+10.68%) Land $5,600 Building $105,300 | $110,900 (+10.68%) Land $5,600 Building $105,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,972.00 (+9.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $100,200 Land $5,000 Building $95,200 | $100,200 Land $5,000 Building $95,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,806.00 |
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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