Polk County property record for 3011 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,086 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/02601-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/02601-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 229 sqft |
| Canopy | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3011 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 72.5 F W 187.5 F N 200 F LOT 4 EDWARDS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | EDWARDS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
3011 E Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3011 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY CU |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092010-00035246 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13252 / 667 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000035107 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3011 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5949 |
| Document Number | 0000035107 |
| Book / Page | 20176 / 452 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00035107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3011 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5949 |
| Document Number | 0000035108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00035108 |
| Name | AFFINITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3011 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5949 |
| Document Number | 0000094635 |
| Book / Page | 016951 / 000032 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 94635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3011 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503175949, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5949 |
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 | $180,500 Land $31,200 Building $149,300 | $180,500 Land $31,200 Building $149,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,086.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,300 Land $28,500 Building $138,800 | $167,300 Land $28,500 Building $138,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,192.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3011 E Douglas 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 3011 E Douglas Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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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