3121 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3121 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,675 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,540 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$140,500 (Mar 1999)
Tax Bill	$5,736 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7823-30-152-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7823-30-152-011`
Alternative APN	`120/01300-713-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,675 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,067 sqft
1st Floor Area	992 sqft
Upper Floors Area	683 sqft
Basement Area	992 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,540 sqft (0.173 acres)
Lot Width	60 ft Width
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	400 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	242 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	40 sqft
Deck Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3121 E PORTER AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2059
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 12 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 3
Legal Subdivision	EASTER LAKE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	ALLEN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
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
Mailing Address	3121 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2059
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 11, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 30, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 30, 1999 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 30, 1999
Deed Document Number	086657
Deed Book / Page	8174 / 0638
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3121 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2059
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 26, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3121 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2059

Mortgage

Document Number	0000078760
Date	Oct 11, 2022
Book Page	19292/921
Instrument	2022-00078760

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50328

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	348 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	3121 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2059
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2021
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3121 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2059

Mortgage

Document Number	202100112880
Date	Oct 26, 2021
Book Page	18825/969
Instrument	2021-00112880

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50328

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

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		$299,700 (+8.9%) Land $57,100 Building $242,600	$299,700 (+8.9%) Land $57,100 Building $242,600
2024	$5,736.00 (+13.49%)
2023		$275,200 Land $51,900 Building $223,300	$275,200 Land $51,900 Building $223,300
2020	$5,054.00

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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