Polk County property record for 330 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,337 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,734 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/05961-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/05961-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,916 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,337 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 330 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-3236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 RUTHERFURD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | RUTHERFURD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
330 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 330 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200689773 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11575 / 795 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 330 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3236 |
| Document Number | 0000096564 |
| Book / Page | 18748 / 532 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00096564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 300 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3236 |
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 | $99,600 Land $12,300 Building $87,300 | $99,600 Land $12,300 Building $87,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,734.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88,100 Land $10,900 Building $77,200 | $88,100 Land $10,900 Building $77,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,504.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 330 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 330 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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