Polk County property record for 3401 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Care Home (Retirement, Nursing, Convalescent) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,051 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2.69 acres (117,568 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,500 (Sep 2002) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 7923-29-201-004 |
| Primary APN | 7923-29-201-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 12 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 12,051 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,051 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 117,568 sqft (2.69 acres) |
| Fence | Fence |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3401 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4352 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Care Home (Retirement, Nursing, Convalescent) |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | PARCEL D BK 9564 PG 914 COM NW COR THN E 174.69F TO NLY EXT ELY ROW LN E 33RD ST SW 31.75F TO SLY ROW LN E DOUGLAS AV E |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 29-79-23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
3401 E Douglas Ave, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11333 AURORA AVE, URBANDALE, IA 50322-7908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002-00033017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9351 / 0353 |
| 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 | $2,160,000 Land $169,000 Building $1,991,000 | $2,160,000 Land $169,000 Building $1,991,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $2,000,000 Land $148,000 Building $1,852,000 | $2,000,000 Land $148,000 Building $1,852,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3401 E Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3401 E Douglas Ave is low, with less than 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 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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