Polk County property record for 3210 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,500 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,504 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/05097-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/05097-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 851 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 851 sqft |
| Basement Area | 851 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Spanish |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 135 sqft |
| Deck Area | 328 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3210 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 & N 5 F LOT 29 TREMONT PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | TREMONT PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,29 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3210 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3210 5TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062007-00038993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11923 / 734 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038993 |
| 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 | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $263,800 Land $29,900 Building $233,900 | $263,800 Land $29,900 Building $233,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,504.00 | ||
| 2023 | $229,000 Land $25,900 Building $203,100 | $229,000 Land $25,900 Building $203,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,276.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3210 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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.
The area around 3210 5th Ave 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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