3039 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3039 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.257 acres (11,233 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$275,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill	$6,628 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7823-30-158-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7823-30-158-001`
Alternative APN	`120/01300-728-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,554 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,454 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,554 sqft
Basement Area	1,540 sqft
Finished Basement	1,100 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,233 sqft (0.257 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 89 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	42 sqft
Deck Area	372 sqft
Patio Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3039 E PORTER AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2132
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 27 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 3
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	ALLEN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	10805

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	3039 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2132
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage USAA FSB
Jun 26, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 31, 2009
Deed Document Number	2018-00093322
Deed Book / Page	17381 / 0042
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3039 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2132
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3039 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2132

Mortgage

Document Number	0000051550
Date	Nov 4, 2020
Book Page	18172/227
Instrument	2020-00051550

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2019
Property Address	3039 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2132
Document Number	201800093322
Book / Page	17381 / 0042
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2019
Instrument	2018-00093322
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$439.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	3039 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2132
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	201800093324
Date	Jun 26, 2019
Instrument	2018-00093324

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Carlisle Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$352,500 (+8.53%) Land $65,500 Building $287,000	$352,500 (+8.53%) Land $65,500 Building $287,000
2024	$6,628.00 (+31.87%)
2023		$324,800 Land $59,500 Building $265,300	$324,800 Land $59,500 Building $265,300
2020	$5,026.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 317 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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