Polk County property record for 3601 Wolcott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,146 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-19-127-033 |
| Primary APN | 7824-19-127-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,546 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 834 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,450 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 632 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3601 WOLCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50321-1857 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 SOUTHPARK PLAZA PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHPARK PLAZA PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 4004 |
3601 Wolcott Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3601 WOLCOTT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50321-1857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00065376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10904 / 0001 |
| 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 | $338,100 Land $60,400 Building $277,700 | $338,100 Land $60,400 Building $277,700 | |
| 2024 | $6,146.00 | ||
| 2023 | $316,400 Land $59,100 Building $257,300 | $316,400 Land $59,100 Building $257,300 | |
| 2020 | $5,514.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3601 Wolcott Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 3601 Wolcott 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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