Polk County property record for 2944 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,094 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $13,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,650 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01376-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01376-003-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,094 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 347 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 366 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,362 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,960 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 238 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2944 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A BK 12311 PG 730 W 70F S 128F LOT 24 DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 3812 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5938 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004117304 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10486 / 718 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000099045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2944 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5948 |
| Document Number | 0000099045 |
| Book / Page | 18760 / 57 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00099045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4375 NE 27TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8815 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $378,000 (+7.78%) Land $24,900 Building $353,100 | $378,000 (+7.78%) Land $24,900 Building $353,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,650.00 (+112.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $350,700 Land $22,700 Building $328,000 | $350,700 Land $22,700 Building $328,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,248.00 |
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 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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