Polk County property record for 334 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,379 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,400 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-15-377-043 |
| Primary APN | 7824-15-377-043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,379 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,909 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 685 sqft |
| Attic Area | 343 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,897 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 309 ft deep x 155 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 01001601001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 334 E PARK AVE |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-2851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 448 & 449 & W 5F LOT 450 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 448,450 449 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
334 E Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 334 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2011-00079957 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13841 / 0953 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $247,700 Land $51,200 Building $196,500 | $247,700 Land $51,200 Building $196,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,400.00 | ||
| 2023 | $229,400 Land $46,700 Building $182,700 | $229,400 Land $46,700 Building $182,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,798.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 334 E Park 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 | 2 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 334 E Park Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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