Polk County property record for 3221 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 6,530 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,452 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00281-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00281-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,530 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,612 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3221 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4451 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLK 13 PLAT 1 AUBURN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3221 2nd Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6086, SOUTH BEND, IN 46660-6086 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202548680 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20239 / 768 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048680 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3221 2ND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4435 |
| Document Number | 0000021708 |
| Book / Page | 018026 / 000443 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21708 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $72.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3221 2ND AVE DES MOINES IA 503134435, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4435 |
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 | $79,700 Land $18,800 Building $60,900 | $79,700 Land $18,800 Building $60,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,452.00 | ||
| 2023 | $73,800 Land $16,500 Building $57,300 | $73,800 Land $16,500 Building $57,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,502.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3221 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 3221 2nd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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