Polk County property record for 3021 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,948 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/02711-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/02711-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,460 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3021 E JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 60F LTS 36, 37 & 38 ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
3021 E Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3021 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202636017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20557 / 398 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3021 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000036016 |
| Book / Page | 20557 / 397 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3021 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000036017 |
| Book / Page | 20557 / 398 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $26,583.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3021 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000036018, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636018 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000036019, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20557/414 |
| Instrument | 202636019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 30 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3021 E Jefferson Ave was $2,948 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,948.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,100 Land $36,500 Building $158,600 | $195,100 Land $36,500 Building $158,600 |
| 2024 | $2,948.00 | ||
| 2023 | $170,800 Land $31,400 Building $139,400 | $170,800 Land $31,400 Building $139,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,244.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3021 E Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 3021 E Jefferson 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 434 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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