Polk County property record for 831 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,444 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03499-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03499-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,238 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,676 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Basement Area | 838 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 438 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 616 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 | 831 E SENECA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 BLK 4 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 831 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200567616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10913 / 185 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039411 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 831 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1049 |
| Document Number | 0000039411 |
| Book / Page | 017567 / 000529 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 39411 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 831 E SENECA AVE DES MOINES IA 503161049, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1049 |
| Document Number | 39412 |
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| Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017567/000530 |
| Instrument | 39412 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2049 |
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 | $170,700 (+13.57%) Land $29,800 Building $140,900 | $170,700 (+13.57%) Land $29,800 Building $140,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,444.00 (-5.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $150,300 Land $25,800 Building $124,500 | $150,300 Land $25,800 Building $124,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,596.00 |
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 AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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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