Polk County property record for 3400 E 53rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,381 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,153 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,092 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00713-220-008 |
| Primary APN | 060/00713-220-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,381 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,194 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,381 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,153 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 53.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 61 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 629 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3400 E 53RD CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4987 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BROOK RUN VILLAGE PLAT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOK RUN VILLAGE PLAT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3400 E 53RD CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4987 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200894639 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12690 / 105 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045615 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,700 (+6.8%) Land $41,000 Building $241,700 | $282,700 (+6.8%) Land $41,000 Building $241,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,092.00 (+12.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $264,700 Land $38,000 Building $226,700 | $264,700 Land $38,000 Building $226,700 | |
| 2020 | $4,510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 325 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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