Polk County property record for 2946 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,078 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-20-351-037 |
| Primary APN | 7923-20-351-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,282 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2946 E SENECA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 ALBERTA PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALBERTA PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
2946 E Seneca Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2946 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013048 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2946 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000013048 |
| Book / Page | 19747 / 73 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00013048 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $343.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2946 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5962 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000013049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00013049 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0000013049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19747/75 |
| Instrument | 2024-00013049 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 585 SOUTH BLVD E, PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
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 | $218,300 Land $22,600 Building $195,700 | $218,300 Land $22,600 Building $195,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,078.00 | ||
| 2023 | $203,100 Land $20,600 Building $182,500 | $203,100 Land $20,600 Building $182,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,798.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2946 E Seneca Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2946 E Seneca Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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