Polk County property record for 3170 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,467 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,448 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/01300-511-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/01300-511-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 891 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 891 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,467 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Width | 94.7 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3170 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-2058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 11 EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTER LAKE ESTATES PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3170 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200574995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10944 / 754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | Carlisle Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291,900 (+9%) Land $65,900 Building $226,000 | $291,900 (+9%) Land $65,900 Building $226,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,448.00 (+10.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $267,800 Land $59,800 Building $208,000 | $267,800 Land $59,800 Building $208,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,948.00 |
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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