Polk County property record for 3201 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,303 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,054 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/08972-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/08972-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,303 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 523 sqft |
| Basement Area | 390 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,148 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3201 49TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 2.1 FT W 97.5 FT LOT 19 & ALL LOT 20 MAHLER PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | MAHLER PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
3201 49th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3201 49TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055587 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $201,000 Land $53,600 Building $147,400 | $201,000 Land $53,600 Building $147,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,054.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,400 Land $47,500 Building $133,900 | $181,400 Land $47,500 Building $133,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,422.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3201 49th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 3201 49th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 695 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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