3539 E Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 3539 E Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size	0.281 acres (12,253 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$325,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,400 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7823-19-454-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7823-19-454-007`
Alternative APN	`120/02851-090-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,532 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,734 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,532 sqft
Basement Area	1,532 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2017
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,253 sqft (0.281 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	670 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	70 sqft
Deck Area	144 sqft
Patio Area	320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3539 E HEROLD AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50320-2111
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 17 LAKE VIEW RIDGE PLAT 1
Legal Subdivision	LAKE VIEW RIDGE PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	ALLEN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2041
Census Tract	10806

Owner

3539 E Herold Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	3539 E HEROLD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2111
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 6, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Apr 3, 2018	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Dec 14, 2017	Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit IOWA ST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021-00083606
Deed Book / Page	18688 / 96
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	3539 E HEROLD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2111
Document Number	202100083606
Book / Page	18688 / 96
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2021
Instrument	2021-00083606
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$519.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	3539 E HEROLD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2111

Mortgage

Document Number	202100083608
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Instrument	2021-00083608

Lender

Name	BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Apr 3, 2018
Property Address	3539 E HEROLD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2111
Document Number	201700075761
Book / Page	16870 / 0698
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2018
Instrument	2017-00075761
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$460.80
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3539 E HAROLD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2111

Mortgage

Document Number	201700075763
Date	Apr 3, 2018
Instrument	2017-00075763

Lender

Name	LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2017
Property Address	3539 E HEROLD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2111
Document Number	0000049263
Book / Page	016760 / 000497
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2017
Instrument	49263
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$95.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10604 NW 75TH PL JOHNSTON IA 501316089, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-6089

Mortgage

Document Number	49265
Date	Dec 14, 2017
Book Page	016760/000501
Instrument	49265

Lender

Name	IOWA ST BK
Type	Bank
Address	CLIVE, IA 50325

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Dec 13, 2018

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Carlisle Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$386,300 Land $104,700 Building $281,600	$386,300 Land $104,700 Building $281,600
2024	$7,400.00
2023		$371,100 Land $100,100 Building $271,000	$371,100 Land $100,100 Building $271,000
2020	$1,440.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3539 E Herold Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies	5 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 3539 E Herold Ave is low, with 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 130 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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