Polk County property record for 3216 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,079 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $258,500 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,512 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/10842-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/10842-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,079 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,079 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,485 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3216 BEAVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-3206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 68.65F E 211F MEAS ON S LN LT 2 E OF 44TH ST CORR PLAT ROSELAND ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSELAND ACRES CORRECTED PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
3216 Beaver Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3216 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062007-00047514 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11965 / 378 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044713 |
| 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 | $390,100 Land $68,700 Building $321,400 | $390,100 Land $68,700 Building $321,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,512.00 | ||
| 2023 | $348,500 Land $61,000 Building $287,500 | $348,500 Land $61,000 Building $287,500 | |
| 2020 | $6,824.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3216 Beaver Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3216 Beaver Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 446 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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