Polk County property record for 3219 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,500 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,618 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-176-008 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-176-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,436 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 596 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 332 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3219 CORNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLK 17 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-26-176-008
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREENSTATE CU |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00003651 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20031 / 206 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Document Number | 0000055660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20273/158 |
| Instrument | 2025-00055660 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 635 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 233 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2045 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Document Number | 0000003651 |
| Book / Page | 20031 / 206 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00003651 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $296.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000003652 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00003652 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Document Number | 0000033609 |
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| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19522/675 |
| Instrument | 2023-00033609 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 02, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Document Number | 202100111869 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18821/110 |
| Instrument | 2021-00111869 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 327 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000017794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17058/0603 |
| Instrument | 2018-00017794 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3219 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000099733 |
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| Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17847/80 |
| Instrument | 2019-00099733 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 341 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2048 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 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 | $161,500 (+14.86%) Land $29,700 Building $131,800 | $161,500 (+14.86%) Land $29,700 Building $131,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,618.00 (+18.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $140,600 Land $25,700 Building $114,900 | $140,600 Land $25,700 Building $114,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,216.00 |
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 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| 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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