Polk County property record for 3331 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $244,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,014 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-32-229-018 |
| Primary APN | 7924-32-229-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,997 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,033 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 476 sqft |
| Patio Area | 209 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3331 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-5134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 & W 20 F LOT 12 OAK-WOOD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK WOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
3331 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3331 FRANKLIN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00034270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19087 / 165 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3331 FRANKLIN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5134 |
| Document Number | 0000034270 |
| Book / Page | 19087 / 165 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00034270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $389.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3331 FRANKLIN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5134 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3331 FRANKLIN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5134 |
| Document Number | 201900105066 |
| Book / Page | 17874 / 125 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00105066 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3331 FRANKLIN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5134 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 201900105067 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00105067 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $271,100 Land $53,600 Building $217,500 | $271,100 Land $53,600 Building $217,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,014.00 | ||
| 2023 | $249,800 Land $48,500 Building $201,300 | $249,800 Land $48,500 Building $201,300 | |
| 2020 | $5,062.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3331 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 3331 Franklin Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 681 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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