Polk County property record for 3164 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,512 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-30-177-006 |
| Primary APN | 7823-30-177-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Width | 65 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3164 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-2058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 12 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTER LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3164 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00012872 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14908 / 0875 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3164 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2058 |
| Document Number | 0000012093 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3164 E PORTER AVE DES MOINES IA 503202058, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2058 |
| Document Number | 0000012093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017979/000818 |
| Instrument | 12093 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3164 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2058 |
| Document Number | 0000006548 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3164 E PORTER AVE DES MOINES IA 503202058, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2058 |
| Document Number | 0000006548 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017010/000980 |
| Instrument | 6548 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Carlisle Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288,500 (+8.95%) Land $61,000 Building $227,500 | $288,500 (+8.95%) Land $61,000 Building $227,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,512.00 (+14.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $264,800 Land $55,400 Building $209,400 | $264,800 Land $55,400 Building $209,400 | |
| 2020 | $4,834.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 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 138 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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