Polk County property record for 3324 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,226 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Line of Credit Mar 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00411-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00411-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,663 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 397 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3324 AMHERST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 19 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
3324 Amherst St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3324 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPITOL VIEW CU |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPITOL VIEW CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016003 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3324 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3324 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000004987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18306/975 |
| Instrument | 2021-00004987 |
| Name | CAPITOL VIEW CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3324 AMHERST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000064668 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3324 AMHERST ST DES MOINES IA 503134609, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000064668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017258/000428 |
| Instrument | 64668 |
| Name | CAPITOL VIEW CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 11, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $140,700 Land $29,700 Building $111,000 | $140,700 Land $29,700 Building $111,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,226.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,600 Land $25,700 Building $97,900 | $123,600 Land $25,700 Building $97,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,996.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3324 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 3324 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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