Polk County property record for 3216 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,284 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-251-008 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-251-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3216 E 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 185 WRIGHTS GROVE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | WRIGHTS GROVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 185 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-26-251-008
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 3216 E 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual, Secondary Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062256 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3216 E 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1138 |
| Document Number | 0000062256 |
| Book / Page | 20304 / 667 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00062256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3216 E 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1138 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3216 E 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1138 |
| Document Number | 0000003128 |
| Book / Page | 016996 / 000808 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3216 E 7TH ST DES MOINES IA 503161138, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1138 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified November 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 | $159,200 (+15.61%) Land $31,600 Building $127,600 | $159,200 (+15.61%) Land $31,600 Building $127,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,284.00 (+6.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $137,700 Land $27,100 Building $110,600 | $137,700 Land $27,100 Building $110,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,150.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 747 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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