Polk County property record for 3215 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,675 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,124 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/08953-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/08953-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,672 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,675 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 285 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3215 50TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-2643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 1 & 8 MAHLER PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | MAHLER PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
3215 50th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 298, MITCHELLVILLE, IA 50169-0298 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00032322 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14987 / 238 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032322 |
| 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 | $232,200 Land $63,600 Building $168,600 | $232,200 Land $63,600 Building $168,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,124.00 | ||
| 2023 | $209,600 Land $56,400 Building $153,200 | $209,600 Land $56,400 Building $153,200 | |
| 2020 | $4,252.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3215 50th 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.
Wildfire risk around 3215 50th St is low, with less than 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 | Under 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 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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