Polk County property record for 320 E Burnham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,743 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,500 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,000 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-34-126-013 |
| Primary APN | 7824-34-126-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,743 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 991 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,799 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 464 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 129 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 320 E BURNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-6398 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 68 SOMERSET |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERSET |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 320 E BURNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-6398 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00067438 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10267 / 0828 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 320 E BURNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-6398 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100087232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18704/32 |
| Instrument | 2021-00087232 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $297,300 (+14.65%) Land $48,200 Building $249,100 | $297,300 (+14.65%) Land $48,200 Building $249,100 | |
| 2024 | $5,000.00 (+5.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $259,300 Land $41,500 Building $217,800 | $259,300 Land $41,500 Building $217,800 | |
| 2020 | $4,734.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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