Polk County property record for 4029 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 871 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,815 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $89,300 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,714 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00849-132-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00849-132-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 871 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 871 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,815 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4029 E SENECA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 133 CASTALIA PLAZA |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTALIA PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 133 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4029 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201614220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16134 / 213 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070979 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4029 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4029 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8121 |
| Document Number | 0000018654 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19451/294 |
| Instrument | 2023-00018654 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 19, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $168,200 (+13.34%) Land $41,000 Building $127,200 | $168,200 (+13.34%) Land $41,000 Building $127,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,714.00 (+1.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $148,400 Land $35,800 Building $112,600 | $148,400 Land $35,800 Building $112,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,686.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
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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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 505 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.
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