Polk County property record for 712 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,223 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,246 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-451-014 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-451-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,223 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,071 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 926 sqft |
| Attic Area | 297 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 712 E SENECA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 DODGE PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | DODGE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS |
| May 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2005 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000070827 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 712 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1048 |
| Document Number | 0000100577 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 712 E SENECA AVE DES MOINES IA 503161048, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1048 |
| Document Number | 0000100577 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016507/000935 |
| Instrument | 100577 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 876 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2090 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 712 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1048 |
| Document Number | 0000100578 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 712 E SENECA AVE DES MOINES IA 503161048, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1048 |
| Document Number | 0000100578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016507/000952 |
| Instrument | 100578 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 876 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2090 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $210,400 (+13.36%) Land $33,200 Building $177,200 | $210,400 (+13.36%) Land $33,200 Building $177,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,246.00 (-2.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $185,600 Land $28,700 Building $156,900 | $185,600 Land $28,700 Building $156,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,326.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1990–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, 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 511 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, T-Mobile.
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