Polk County property record for 320 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.569 acres (24,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,922 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-177-008 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-177-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,428 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,800 sqft (0.569 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 317 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 320 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 80 F S 1/2 LOT 29 THOMAS HEIGHTS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
320 E Porter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 320 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 320 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5238 |
| Document Number | 0000004483 |
| Book / Page | 017407 / 000173 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 E PORTER AVE DES MOINES IA 503155238, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5238 |
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 | $175,000 Land $51,500 Building $123,500 | $175,000 Land $51,500 Building $123,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,922.00 | ||
| 2023 | $155,800 Land $45,200 Building $110,600 | $155,800 Land $45,200 Building $110,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,844.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 320 E Porter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · ground movement |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 320 E Porter Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 509 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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