2811 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2811 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$199,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$5,036 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`120/01301-031-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`120/01301-031-000`
Alternative APN	`782425280019`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,552 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,082 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,024 sqft
Upper Floors Area	528 sqft
Basement Area	1,024 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	506 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	32 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2811 E PORTER AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2153
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LT 31 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 6
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 6
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	BLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2026
Census Tract	10805

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 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 File
Mailing Address	2811 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2153
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 1, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201837494
Deed Book / Page	17142 / 915
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 19, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000008355
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2018
Property Address	2811 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2153
Document Number	201800037494
Book / Page	17142 / 0915
Instrument Date	Nov 5, 2018
Instrument	2018-00037494
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$317.60
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2811 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2153

Mortgage

Document Number	201800037496
Date	Nov 9, 2018
Instrument	2018-00037496

Lender

Name	WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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		$290,400 (+8.97%) Land $56,800 Building $233,600	$290,400 (+8.97%) Land $56,800 Building $233,600
2024	$5,036.00 (+0.8%)
2023		$266,500 Land $51,600 Building $214,900	$266,500 Land $51,600 Building $214,900
2020	$4,996.00

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 317 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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