Polk County property record for 2901 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,507 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,500 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,808 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-25-280-004 |
| Primary APN | 7824-25-280-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,507 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,332 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 804 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 703 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| 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 | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2901 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-2152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 32 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTER LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2901 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2152 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00048033 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15369 / 0215 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2901 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2152 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000047759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18153/775 |
| Instrument | 2020-00047759 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
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 | $269,500 (+7.93%) Land $56,800 Building $212,700 | $269,500 (+7.93%) Land $56,800 Building $212,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,808.00 (+4.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $249,700 Land $51,600 Building $198,100 | $249,700 Land $51,600 Building $198,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,618.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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