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3216 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3216 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,550 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$156,500 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$2,924 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Transfer
Feb 2023 Transfer
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN070/00344-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN070/00344-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 792426154020

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,176 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,989 sqft
1st Floor Area1,176 sqft
Basement Area717 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1906
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,550 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions131 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area600 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area96 sqft
Patio Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3216 CORNELL ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50313-4661
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 8 BLK 16 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1
Legal SubdivisionAUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 070/00344-000-000

Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 25, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 24, 2023Correction Deed
Feb 13, 2023Correction Deed
Feb 15, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 08, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC
Dec 12, 2022Correction Deed
Nov 08, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FRONTIER FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 08, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 08, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202284571
Deed Book / Page19320 / 475
Last Transfer DateMay 17, 2023
Transfer Doc0000057458
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 25, 2023
Property Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661
Document Number0000057458
Book / Page19637 / 260
Instrument DateMay 17, 2023
Instrument2023-00057458
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 06, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661

February 2023: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 24, 2023
Property Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661
Document Number0000008437
Book / Page19402 / 541
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2023
Instrument2023-00008437
Record UpdatedMar 08, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661

February 2023: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 13, 2023
Property Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661
Document Number0000006639
Book / Page19394 / 521
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2023
Instrument2023-00006639
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 15, 2023
Property Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661
Document Number0000007051
Book / Page19396 / 367
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2023
Instrument2023-00007051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 08, 2022
Property Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661
Document Number0000084571
Book / Page19320 / 475
Instrument DateOct 25, 2022
Instrument2022-00084571
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$249.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661

Mortgage

Document Number0000084572
DateNov 08, 2022
Book Page19320/477
Instrument2022-00084572
Lender
NameFRONTIER FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHESTERFIELD, MO 63005
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2052

December 2022: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 12, 2022
Property Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661
Document Number0000090986
Book / Page19350 / 106
Instrument DateOct 25, 2022
Instrument2022-00090986
Record UpdatedDec 27, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661

November 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 08, 2022
Property Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661
Document Number0000084570
Book / Page19320 / 473
Instrument DateOct 25, 2022
Instrument2022-00084570
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3216 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661

Mortgage

Document Number0000084572
DateNov 08, 2022
Book Page19320/477
Instrument2022-00084572
Lender
NameFRONTIER FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHESTERFIELD, MO 63005
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$170,000 (+14.4%) Land $29,300 Building $140,700$170,000 (+14.4%) Land $29,300 Building $140,700
2024$2,924.00 (+27.13%)
2023$148,600 Land $25,300 Building $123,300$148,600 Land $25,300 Building $123,300
2020$2,300.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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