Polk County property record for 3111 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,004 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-257-004 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-257-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,862 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3111 E 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 160 & N 1/2 LOT 161 WRIGHTS GROVE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | WRIGHTS GROVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 160,161 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 3111 E 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00014249 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17044 / 0170 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3111 E 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1103 |
| Document Number | 0000014249 |
| Book / Page | 017044 / 000170 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3111 E 7TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161103, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1103 |
| Document Number | 14251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017044/000174 |
| Instrument | 14251 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 16, 2048 |
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 | $229,200 (+14.89%) Land $36,100 Building $193,100 | $229,200 (+14.89%) Land $36,100 Building $193,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,004.00 (+14.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $199,500 Land $31,000 Building $168,500 | $199,500 Land $31,000 Building $168,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,490.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 747 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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