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2970 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2970 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.261 acres (11,360 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$81,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$3,360 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Transfer
Oct 2020 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN060/02669-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/02669-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 792329102034

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,388 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,152 sqft
1st Floor Area1,088 sqft
Basement Area1,064 sqft
Finished Basement300 sqft
Unfinished Basement764 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,360 sqft (0.261 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Area352 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area576 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2970 E OVID AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-3821
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 19 EDWARDS PLACE PLAT 3
Legal SubdivisionEDWARDS PLACE PLAT 3
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract103

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2970 E OVID AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3821
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 28, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 19, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 18, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 17, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 11, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201954118
Deed Book / Page17631 / 660
Prior Transfer DateNov 14, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000054118
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 28, 2021
Property Address2970 E OVID AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3821
Document Number202100102498
Book / Page18776 / 168
Instrument DateSep 27, 2021
Instrument2021-00102498
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2970 E OVID AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3821
Mail Care OfGUADALUPE COLLIN ALVAREZ

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 19, 2020
Property Address2970 E OVID AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3821
Document Number0000043486
Book / Page018132 / 000972
Instrument DateOct 6, 2020
Instrument43486
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2970 E OVID AVE DES MOINES IA 503173821, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3821

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 18, 2020
Property Address2970 E OVID AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3821
Document Number0000031969
Book / Page018075 / 000270
Instrument DateSep 14, 2020
Instrument31969
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 8162 CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524088162, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52408-8162

December 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 17, 2019
Property Address2970 E OVID AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3821
Document Number0000054118
Book / Page017631 / 000660
Instrument DateNov 14, 2019
Instrument54118
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$129.60
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2706 HUBBELL AVE DES MOINES IA 503173066, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3066

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$187,400 (+9.72%) Land $31,100 Building $156,300$187,400 (+9.72%) Land $31,100 Building $156,300
2024$3,360.00 (-25.8%)
2023$170,800 Land $28,000 Building $142,800$170,800 Land $28,000 Building $142,800
2020$4,528.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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