Polk County property record for 3003 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Parochial School, Private School |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 11,150 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.437 acres (19,063 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (May 2016) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-32-433-022 |
| Primary APN | 7924-32-433-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 11,150 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,575 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,063 sqft (0.437 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 143 ft wide |
| Fence | Fence |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3003 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2911 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Parochial School, Private School |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 10,11 & 12 BLK 8 MERRITT & FISCHERS PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRITT & FISCHER'S PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,12 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2507 UNIVERSITY AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-4516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00202402 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16008 / 0466 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,660,000 (+13.7%) Land $230,000 Building $1,430,000 | $1,660,000 (+13.7%) Land $230,000 Building $1,430,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $1,460,000 Land $202,000 Building $1,258,000 | $1,460,000 Land $202,000 Building $1,258,000 |
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 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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