Polk County property record for 3318 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 801 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,468 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-178-014 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-178-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 801 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,137 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 225 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3318 AMHERST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 19 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3318 Amherst St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3318 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-00046836 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18148 / 781 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3318 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3318 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000046839 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18148/797 |
| Instrument | 2020-00046839 |
| Name | LOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BOISE, ID 83702 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| 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 | $140,100 Land $29,700 Building $110,400 | $140,100 Land $29,700 Building $110,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,468.00 | ||
| 2023 | $122,900 Land $25,700 Building $97,200 | $122,900 Land $25,700 Building $97,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,526.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3318 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 3318 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 |
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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 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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