Polk County property record for 2811 Stanton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.448 acres (19,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $186,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,950 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage Dec 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04472-409-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04472-409-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,540 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,500 sqft (0.448 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2811 STANTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50321-2859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 9 SERENDIPITY PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SERENDIPITY PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 4004 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 120/04472-409-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3456 SCENIC VISTA DR, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-7736 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CLASS CU |
| Dec 08, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 08, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 08, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 08, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 07, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202065189 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18238 / 435 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056008 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2811 STANTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2859 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201600084749 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16439/0555 |
| Instrument | 2016-00084749 |
| Name | FIRST CLASS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 05, 2027 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 08, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2811 STANTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2859 |
| Document Number | 0000065188 |
| Book / Page | 018238 / 000434 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 65188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2811 STANTON AVE DES MOINES IA 503212859, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2859 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 08, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2811 STANTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2859 |
| Document Number | 0000065189 |
| Book / Page | 018238 / 000435 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 65189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $298.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2811 STANTON AVE DES MOINES IA 503212859, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2859 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,600 (+7.37%) Land $56,900 Building $158,700 | $215,600 (+7.37%) Land $56,900 Building $158,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,950.00 | ||
| 2023 | $200,800 Land $52,300 Building $148,500 | $200,800 Land $52,300 Building $148,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 60% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Lumen Technologies DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 341 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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