Polk County property record for 3211 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,500 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,354 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-176-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-176-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,243 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 403 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3211 CORNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLK 17 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-26-176-010
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 3211 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 03, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00075087 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18647 / 45 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3211 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Document Number | 202100075087 |
| Book / Page | 18647 / 45 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00075087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3211 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Document Number | 202100075089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00075089 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 01, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.5% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.5% |
| Document Number | 202100075090 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18647/68 |
| Instrument | 2021-00075090 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2031 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,700 (+15.69%) Land $29,700 Building $106,000 | $135,700 (+15.69%) Land $29,700 Building $106,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,354.00 (+12.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $117,300 Land $25,700 Building $91,600 | $117,300 Land $25,700 Building $91,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,098.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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