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3224 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3224 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size1 acres (43,652 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$44,500 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill$4,566 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-20-376-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-20-376-043
Alternative APNs
  • 060/01517-002-000
  • 06001514002002

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,362 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,082 sqft
1st Floor Area880 sqft
Upper Floors Area482 sqft
Basement Area720 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1932
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area43,652 sqft (1 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area1,920 sqft
Parking Spaces7 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area85 sqft
Deck Area100 sqft
Patio Area352 sqft
Canopy352 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number06001514002002
Street Address3224 E DOUGLAS AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5954
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPARCEL 2016-172 BK 16191 PG 8 BEG NW COR LOT 4 WAX ESTATE THN E 59.95F N 100F E 74.62F S 138.82F W 134.42F N 38.82F TO POB
Legal SubdivisionWAX ESTATE
Legal Lot Number122
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract101

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3224 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5954
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 22, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 18, 2006
Deed Document Number2013-00016938
Deed Book / Page14404 / 0995
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 26, 2026
Property Address3224 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5954
Document Number0000038799
Book / Page20571 / 136
Instrument DateJun 22, 2026
Instrument202638799
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3224 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5954

Mortgage

Document Number0000038799,
DateJun 26, 2026
Book Page20571/136
Instrument202638799
Lender
NameFINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJun 15, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.51%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$257,300 (+8.25%) Land $46,400 Building $210,900$257,300 (+8.25%) Land $46,400 Building $210,900
2024$4,566.00 (-0.65%)
2023$237,700 Land $42,600 Building $195,100$237,700 Land $42,600 Building $195,100
2020$4,596.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2010–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Metronet, T-Mobile.

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