Polk County property record for 3509 Dubuque Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,150 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/05916-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/05916-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,800 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Canopy | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3509 DUBUQUE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 361 GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 361 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
3509 Dubuque Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3509 DUBUQUE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202284548 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19320 / 388 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039922 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3509 DUBUQUE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2749 |
| Document Number | 0000084548 |
| Book / Page | 19320 / 388 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00084548 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $231.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3509 DUBUQUE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2749 |
| Document Number | 0000084549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00084549 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $178,400 Land $24,700 Building $153,700 | $178,400 Land $24,700 Building $153,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,150.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,100 Land $21,800 Building $138,300 | $160,100 Land $21,800 Building $138,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,868.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3509 Dubuque Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3509 Dubuque 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 546 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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