Polk County property record for 3 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,345 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-301-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-301-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Lot Area | 6,345 sqft (0.146 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5233 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | -EX W 5F- LOT 36 SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | IA |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053085 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000053085 |
| Book / Page | 19938 / 924 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00053085 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 COURT AVE STE 300, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2214 |
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) |
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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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