Polk County property record for 911 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,025 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,060 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-204-009 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-204-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 5,025 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 911 THOMPSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 67F N 75F LOTS 1 & 2 UNION PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 911 THOMPSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 015980 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000007986 / 0000000888 |
| 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 | $184,000 (+13.09%) Land $22,600 Building $161,400 | $184,000 (+13.09%) Land $22,600 Building $161,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,060.00 (+0.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $162,700 Land $20,000 Building $142,700 | $162,700 Land $20,000 Building $142,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,038.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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