Polk County property record for 324 E Burnham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,893 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,967 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,804 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04640-469-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04640-469-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,893 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,857 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,217 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,967 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 324 E BURNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-6398 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 69 SOMERSET |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERSET |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 324 E BURNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-6398 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202463436 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19989 / 828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $279,800 (+14.58%) Land $48,400 Building $231,400 | $279,800 (+14.58%) Land $48,400 Building $231,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,804.00 (+3.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $244,200 Land $41,700 Building $202,500 | $244,200 Land $41,700 Building $202,500 | |
| 2020 | $4,662.00 |
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 | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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