2720 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2720 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size	0.184 acres (8,027 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$250,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,462 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7824-25-251-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7824-25-251-015`
Alternative APN	`120/01301-075-028`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,364 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,098 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,364 sqft
Basement Area	1,348 sqft
Finished Basement	48 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2014
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,027 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Width	70 ft Width
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	434 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	16 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft
Patio Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2720 E PORTER AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2036
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 28 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 7
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	BLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2027
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	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 27, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jul 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LINCOLN SVGS BK
Jul 20, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
May 1, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST BANK
Aug 23, 2018	Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022-00007327
Deed Book / Page	18965 / 361
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2022
Property Address	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036
Document Number	0000007327
Book / Page	18965 / 361
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2022
Instrument	2022-00007327
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$399.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007329
Date	Jan 27, 2022
Instrument	2022-00007329

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036
Document Number	0000007357
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2720 E PORTER AVE DES MOINES IA 503202036, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007357
Date	Jul 20, 2020
Book Page	017957/000665
Instrument	7357

Lender

Name	LINCOLN SVGS BK
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	WATERLOO, IA 50701

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 19, 2050

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2020
Property Address	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036
Document Number	202000007355
Book / Page	17957 / 662
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2020
Instrument	2020-00007355
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$355.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036

Mortgage

Document Number	202000007357
Date	Jul 20, 2020
Instrument	2020-00007357

Lender

Name	LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	May 1, 2019
Property Address	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036
Document Number	201800077196
Book / Page	17311 / 0170
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2019
Instrument	2018-00077196
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$111.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036

Mortgage

Document Number	201800077198
Date	May 1, 2019
Instrument	2018-00077198

Lender

Name	ARVEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	306 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2044

August 2018: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 23, 2018
Property Address	2720 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2036
Document Number	0000015551
Book / Page	017049 / 000689
Instrument Date	Aug 22, 2018
Instrument	15551
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1001 GRAND AVE WEST DES MOINES IA 502653502, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3502

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		$296,800 (+9.08%) Land $66,700 Building $230,100	$296,800 (+9.08%) Land $66,700 Building $230,100
2024	$5,462.00 (+400.18%)
2023		$272,100 Land $60,600 Building $211,500	$272,100 Land $60,600 Building $211,500
2020	$1,092.00

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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