Polk County property record for 324 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 808 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,300 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/05959-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/05959-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,712 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,350 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 324 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-3236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 50F W 100F LTS 27 & 28 RUTHERFURD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | RUTHERFURD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
324 Forest Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2017 WASHINGTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-6053 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199737026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7765 / 653 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 324 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 324 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3236 |
| Document Number | 0000056849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19188/752 |
| Instrument | 2022-00056849 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2032 |
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 | $83,500 Land $8,000 Building $75,500 | $83,500 Land $8,000 Building $75,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,450.00 | ||
| 2023 | $73,700 Land $7,000 Building $66,700 | $73,700 Land $7,000 Building $66,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,266.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 324 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1993–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 324 Forest 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 477 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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