Polk County property record for 2736 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,558 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-31-277-033 |
| Primary APN | 7923-31-277-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,224 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2736 E JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 THOMPSON COURT |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSON COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
2736 E Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3990 NE 43RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00061483 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2736 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6164 |
| Document Number | 0000061483 |
| Book / Page | 20301 / 132 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00061483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3990 NE 43RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4622 |
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 | $173,900 Land $32,200 Building $141,700 | $173,900 Land $32,200 Building $141,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,558.00 | ||
| 2023 | $159,800 Land $29,100 Building $130,700 | $159,800 Land $29,100 Building $130,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,678.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2736 E Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2736 E Jefferson Ave is low, with less than 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 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.
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 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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