Polk County property record for 3521 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,841 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,372 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,430 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/07844-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/07844-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,841 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,927 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 849 sqft |
| Basement Area | 594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,372 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 195 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3521 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-4453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 KINGSDALE |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
3521 Jefferson Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3505 OAK CREEK PL, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-6422 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053605 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $303,300 Land $51,700 Building $251,600 | $303,300 Land $51,700 Building $251,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,430.00 | ||
| 2023 | $276,000 Land $46,800 Building $229,200 | $276,000 Land $46,800 Building $229,200 | |
| 2020 | $5,392.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3521 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 3521 Jefferson 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 681 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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