Polk County property record for 3305 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,050 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,298 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-179-005 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-179-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3305 AMHERST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 BLK 20 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,20 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
The current owner of 3305 Amherst St bought it in July 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4600 67TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50322-8008 |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SECURITY STATE BANK |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-00005275 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14354 / 0875 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3305 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4600 67TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50322-8008 |
| Document Number | 0000003135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20396/661 |
| Instrument | 2026-00003135 |
| Name | SECURITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 339 FACTORY OUTLET DR, STORY CITY, IA 50248 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3305 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4608 |
| Document Number | 0000072466 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4611 MORTENSEN RD #106 AMES IA 500146228, 106, AMES, IA 50014-6228 |
| Document Number | 0000072466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017712/000414 |
| Instrument | 72466 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 1827 ANSBOROUGH AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701-3629 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $130,700 Land $29,700 Building $101,000 | $130,700 Land $29,700 Building $101,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,298.00 | ||
| 2023 | $114,500 Land $25,700 Building $88,800 | $114,500 Land $25,700 Building $88,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,068.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3305 Amherst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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 3305 Amherst St 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 |
|---|
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 747 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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