Polk County property record for 3025 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,500 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,320 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-153-025 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-153-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3025 E JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 60F W 120F LTS 36, 37 & 38 ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,38 37 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
3025 E Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3025 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00043111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17167 / 0537 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3025 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000043111 |
| Book / Page | 017167 / 000537 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3025 E JEFFERSON AVE DES MOINES IA 503178642, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 43113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017167/000541 |
| Instrument | 43113 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3025 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000043110 |
| Book / Page | 017167 / 000535 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 11575 S PINE ST OLATHE KS 660615643, OLATHE, KS 66061-5643 |
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 | $189,600 Land $36,500 Building $153,100 | $189,600 Land $36,500 Building $153,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,320.00 | ||
| 2023 | $165,400 Land $31,400 Building $134,000 | $165,400 Land $31,400 Building $134,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,328.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3025 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 3025 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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