Polk County property record for 243 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 932 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,518 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-305-010 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-305-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 932 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,844 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,580 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 243 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
243 E Porter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000052520 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026755 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 243 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5237 |
| Document Number | 0000026755 |
| Book / Page | 017097 / 000067 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26755 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 E PORTER AVE DES MOINES IA 503155237, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5237 |
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 | $207,000 Land $35,600 Building $171,400 | $207,000 Land $35,600 Building $171,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,518.00 | ||
| 2023 | $185,500 Land $31,200 Building $154,300 | $185,500 Land $31,200 Building $154,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,140.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 E Porter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 243 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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