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3121 Iola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3121 Iola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,950 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$148,500 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$3,432 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-06-254-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-06-254-018
Alternative APN
  • 090/05725-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,032 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,754 sqft
1st Floor Area1,032 sqft
Basement Area722 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,950 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions139 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area160 sqft
Patio Area480 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3121 IOLA AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50312-3617
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 19 BLK 1 PLEASANT VIEW
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionPLEASANT VIEW
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract2800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Middlesex Plat Historic District
listed 2000 · 241 contributing resources · NRIS 00000932

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3121 IOLA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3617
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018-00010405
Deed Book / Page17027 / 0833
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 6, 2018
Property Address3121 IOLA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3617
Document Number0000010405
Book / Page017027 / 000833
Instrument DateJul 30, 2018
Instrument10405
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 4, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$237.60
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address3121 IOLA AVE DES MOINES IA 503123617, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3617

Mortgage

Document Number10407
DateAug 6, 2018
Book Page017027/000837
Instrument10407
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 5, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$199,900 (+10.32%) Land $51,000 Building $148,900$199,900 (+10.32%) Land $51,000 Building $148,900
2024$3,432.00 (+3.5%)
2023$181,200 Land $46,100 Building $135,100$181,200 Land $46,100 Building $135,100
2020$3,316.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: BTWI, CenturyLink, Fidium Fiber, T-Mobile.

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