Polk County property record for 3414 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.504 acres (21,956 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,454 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-06-451-018 |
| Primary APN | 7823-06-451-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,130 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Attic Area | 370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,956 sqft (0.504 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 244 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3414 SCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-1445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 175F- S 195F LTS 5 & 6 BLK 2 JOHNSON PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5138 WATERBURY RD, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1920 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00088938 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14276 / 0624 |
| 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 | $93,700 (+7.7%) Land $10,400 Building $83,300 | $93,700 (+7.7%) Land $10,400 Building $83,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,454.00 (+16.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $87,000 Land $9,700 Building $77,300 | $87,000 Land $9,700 Building $77,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,244.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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