2835 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2835 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 4 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$210,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$5,490 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7824-25-280-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7824-25-280-023`
Alternative APN	`120/01301-027-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,652 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,232 sqft
1st Floor Area	819 sqft
Upper Floors Area	833 sqft
Basement Area	810 sqft
Finished Basement	650 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2000
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
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	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	24 sqft
Deck Area	220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2835 E PORTER AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2153
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LT 27 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 6
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	27
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 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 File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	2835 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2153
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU
May 17, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018-00081783
Deed Book / Page	17330 / 0897
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2835 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2153
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	202100099227
Date	Sep 21, 2021
Book Page	18761/24
Instrument	2021-00099227

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	May 17, 2019
Property Address	2835 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2153
Document Number	201800081783
Book / Page	17330 / 0897
Instrument Date	May 8, 2019
Instrument	2018-00081783
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$335.20
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	2835 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2153

Mortgage

Document Number	201800081785
Date	May 17, 2019
Instrument	2018-00081785

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 5, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.5%
Type Change Date	Jun 5, 2029
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	5%
Max Rate At Change	6.5%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	10.5%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000081786
Date	May 17, 2019
Book Page	17330/0913
Instrument	2018-00081786

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	121 Months
Due	Jun 5, 2029

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		$309,000 (+8.92%) Land $56,800 Building $252,200	$309,000 (+8.92%) Land $56,800 Building $252,200
2024	$5,490.00 (+12.87%)
2023		$283,700 Land $51,600 Building $232,100	$283,700 Land $51,600 Building $232,100
2020	$4,864.00

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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