Polk County property record for 3515 Iola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,613 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,432 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/03854-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/03854-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,613 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,881 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3515 IOLA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 KNOX PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOX PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3515 IOLA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201749978 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16763 / 518 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3515 IOLA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3127 |
| Document Number | 201700049978 |
| Book / Page | 16763 / 0518 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00049978 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $261.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3515 IOLA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3127 |
| Document Number | 201700049980 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00049980 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
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 | $248,400 (+10.25%) Land $58,100 Building $190,300 | $248,400 (+10.25%) Land $58,100 Building $190,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,432.00 (+1.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $225,300 Land $52,500 Building $172,800 | $225,300 Land $52,500 Building $172,800 | |
| 2020 | $4,370.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 483 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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