Polk County property record for 3029 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,200 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,112 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/02713-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/02713-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,804 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 772 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 549 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 223 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,647 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 420 sqft |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 65F 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 |
3029 E Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CENTRAL TRUST BANK |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CHURCHILL MTG |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI PARKSIDE LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202450492 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19926 / 242 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032698 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000014454 |
| Book / Page | 20078 / 650 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00014454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000014455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00014455 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000075741 |
| Book / Page | 19277 / 864 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00075741 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $388.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000075742 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00075742 |
| Name | CENTRAL TRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202000041788 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18124/957 |
| Instrument | 2020-00041788 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000022528 |
| Book / Page | 017078 / 000964 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22528 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $257.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE DES MOINES IA 503178642, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 22530 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017078/000967 |
| Instrument | 22530 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 16, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000007917 |
| Book / Page | 016580 / 000860 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3029 E JEFFERSON AVE DES MOINES IA 503178642, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8642 |
| Document Number | 7919 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016580/000863 |
| Instrument | 7919 |
| Name | PARKSIDE LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 26, 2047 |
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 | $238,700 Land $37,100 Building $201,600 | $238,700 Land $37,100 Building $201,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,112.00 | ||
| 2023 | $209,000 Land $31,900 Building $177,100 | $209,000 Land $31,900 Building $177,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,740.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3029 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 3029 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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