2717 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2717 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.206 acres (9,012 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$212,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,442 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7824-25-256-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7824-25-256-005`
Alternative APN	`120/01301-075-035`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,635 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,956 sqft
1st Floor Area	838 sqft
Upper Floors Area	797 sqft
Basement Area	838 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,012 sqft (0.206 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	483 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	132 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2717 E PORTER AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2073
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 35 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 7
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	35
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	BLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	10805

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2717 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2073
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 4, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JOURNEY CU
Mar 17, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MIDWEST FAMILY LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 7, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019-00078125
Deed Book / Page	17738 / 964
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2717 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2073
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000423
Date	Jan 4, 2023
Book Page	19367/229
Instrument	2023-00000423

Lender

Name	JOURNEY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50305

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	119 Months
Due	Dec 7, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Mar 17, 2020
Property Address	2717 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2073
Document Number	0000078125
Book / Page	017738 / 000964
Instrument Date	Feb 29, 2020
Instrument	78125
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 21, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$339.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2717 E PORTER AVE DES MOINES IA 503202073, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2073

Mortgage

Document Number	78127
Date	Mar 17, 2020
Book Page	017738/000968
Instrument	78127

Lender

Name	MIDWEST FAMILY LNDG
Address	URBANDALE, IA 50322

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 16, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$306,800 (+9.07%) Land $62,200 Building $244,600	$306,800 (+9.07%) Land $62,200 Building $244,600
2024	$5,442.00 (+3.82%)
2023		$281,300 Land $56,400 Building $224,900	$281,300 Land $56,400 Building $224,900
2020	$5,242.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Nextlink, T-Mobile.

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