Polk County property record for 3112 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.409 acres (17,834 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,990 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01464-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01464-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,858 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 946 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 512 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,834 sqft (0.409 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3112 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 97.5F W 197.5F LT 86 & W 24.5F E 216F S 32F & E 73F W 173F LT 87 DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 86,87 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
3112 E Madison Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3112 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000131578 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $236,700 Land $33,000 Building $203,700 | $236,700 Land $33,000 Building $203,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,990.00 | ||
| 2023 | $220,300 Land $30,200 Building $190,100 | $220,300 Land $30,200 Building $190,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,178.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3112 E Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3112 E Madison 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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