Polk County property record for 309 Fulton Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,204 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-16-227-016 |
| Primary APN | 7824-16-227-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,985 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 259 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 309 FULTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | IREG PC BEING W 10F ON N LN & W 75F ON S LN LOT 2 SOUTH PARK REPLAT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PARK REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
309 Fulton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 FULTON DR, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00092499 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $197,600 Land $27,300 Building $170,300 | $197,600 Land $27,300 Building $170,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,204.00 | ||
| 2023 | $183,500 Land $25,000 Building $158,500 | $183,500 Land $25,000 Building $158,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,062.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Fulton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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 309 Fulton Dr is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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