Polk County property record for 421 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $106,647 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,162 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04850-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04850-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,752 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 421 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 E 1/2 LOT 3 SOUTH MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2590 EASTER LAKE DR, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2046 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005118887 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11141 / 967 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 2006000626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $180,400 (+12.26%) Land $36,100 Building $144,300 | $180,400 (+12.26%) Land $36,100 Building $144,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,162.00 (+8.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $160,700 Land $31,600 Building $129,100 | $160,700 Land $31,600 Building $129,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,926.00 |
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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 509 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 Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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