Polk County property record for 3219 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,576 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00305-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00305-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,487 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 766 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 766 sqft |
| Basement Area | 766 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3219 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLK 14 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3219 1ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI WELLS FARGO BK |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201911421 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17438 / 245 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3219 1ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4419 |
| Document Number | 0000082889 |
| Book / Page | 017761 / 000942 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 82889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $56.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1721 22ND ST DES MOINES IA 503106010, DES MOINES, IA 50310-6010 |
| Document Number | 82891 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017761/000945 |
| Instrument | 82891 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3219 1ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4419 |
| Document Number | 0000082893 |
| Book / Page | 017761 / 000963 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 82893 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3219 1ST ST DES MOINES IA 503134419, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4419 |
| Document Number | 82895 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017761/000967 |
| Instrument | 82895 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3219 1ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4419 |
| Document Number | 0000011421 |
| Book / Page | 017438 / 000245 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11421 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $96.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 57486 DES MOINES IA 503170009, DES MOINES, IA 50317-0009 |
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 | $220,800 (+14.88%) Land $29,300 Building $191,500 | $220,800 (+14.88%) Land $29,300 Building $191,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,576.00 (+15.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $192,200 Land $25,300 Building $166,900 | $192,200 Land $25,300 Building $166,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,104.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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