Polk County property record for 324 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,500 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,554 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01599-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01599-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 46,350 sqft (1.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 309 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 449 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Canopy | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 324 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-2851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 446 & 447 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 447 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
324 E Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 324 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202534215 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20172 / 293 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 324 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2851 |
| Document Number | 0000034215 |
| Book / Page | 20172 / 293 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00034215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13880 LAKEVIEW DR, CLIVE, IA 50325-8846 |
| Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
|---|
| Name | SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 324 E Park Ave was $3,554.
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 | $3,554.00 | $191,000 Land $46,400 Building $144,600 | $191,000 Land $46,400 Building $144,600 |
| 2024 | $3,554.00 | ||
| 2023 | $177,000 Land $42,300 Building $134,700 | $177,000 Land $42,300 Building $134,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,486.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 324 E Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 risk around 324 E Park Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 461 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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