Polk County property record for 3220 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00343-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00343-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3220 CORNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLK 16 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3220 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202611599 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20437 / 160 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3220 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000011599 |
| Book / Page | 20437 / 160 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00011599 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.80 |
| 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 | 3220 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000011600 |
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| Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00011600 |
| Name | SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3220 CORNELL ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000066447 |
| Book / Page | 20325 / 140 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00066447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $183.20 |
| 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 | 13202 HOLCOMB DR, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2158 |
| Document Number | 0000066448 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00066448 |
| Name | HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2055 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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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 | $1,702.00 (-5.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $124,000 (+14.08%) Land $29,300 Building $94,700 | $124,000 (+14.08%) Land $29,300 Building $94,700 |
| 2024 | $1,794.00 (+2.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,700 Land $25,300 Building $83,400 | $108,700 Land $25,300 Building $83,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,744.00 |
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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