Polk County property record for 3408 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (13,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,666 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-06-451-017 |
| Primary APN | 7823-06-451-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,038 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,340 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,000 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 3408 SCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-1445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 100 FT LOT 7 BLK 2 JOHNSON PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7823-06-451-017
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3408 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000059006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 015413 / 000264 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042551 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3408 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1445 |
| Document Number | 202100042551 |
| Book / Page | 18493 / 570 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00042551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3408 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1445 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3408 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3408 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1445 |
| Document Number | 0000015515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18359/381 |
| Instrument | 2021-00015515 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3408 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3408 SCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1445 |
| Document Number | 0000015516 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18359/392 |
| Instrument | 2021-00015516 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,600 (+6.27%) Land $8,600 Building $105,000 | $113,600 (+6.27%) Land $8,600 Building $105,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,666.00 (-9.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,900 Land $8,000 Building $98,900 | $106,900 Land $8,000 Building $98,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,838.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 170 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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