Polk County property record for 3221 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,357 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,598 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-25-155-001 |
| Primary APN | 7924-25-155-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,376 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,357 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 212 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3221 E 15TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 BOBBYS PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOBBYS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
3221 E 15th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3221 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00015444 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17456 / 0399 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3221 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1312 |
| Document Number | 0000015444 |
| Book / Page | 17456 / 0399 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00015444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3221 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1312 |
| Document Number | 0000015446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00015446 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000015447 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17456/0420 |
| Instrument | 2019-00015447 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $201,800 Land $28,500 Building $173,300 | $201,800 Land $28,500 Building $173,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,598.00 | ||
| 2023 | $179,200 Land $24,900 Building $154,300 | $179,200 Land $24,900 Building $154,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,048.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3221 E 15th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 3221 E 15th St 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 321 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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