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Last sold for $11,500 on Apr 9, 1999

3317 DOUGLAS AVE

DES MOINES, IA 50310
1
Beds
1
Baths
588 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$11,500 · Apr 9, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$760 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Samuelson Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Meredith Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Hoover High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50310These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,000 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,153
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

3317 Douglas Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest homes in Lower Beaver
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Lower Beaver
  • Older than 97% of homes in Lower Beaver

How it measures up in Des Moines 50310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50310.

Living area588 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,208 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 3317 Douglas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower BeaverDes Moines 50310Polk County
Living areabigger than588 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac80% of homes79% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than19283% of homes18% of homes15% of homes

About 3317 Douglas Ave

When did 3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA last sell?

3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA last sold on Apr 9, 1999 for $11,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA?

3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 588 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA built?

3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.

What schools serve 3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA?

3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Samuelson Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Meredith Middle School (middle), rated F; Hoover High School (high), rated F. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,938 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is bigger than almost none of them (588 ft² against a typical 1,208 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1928 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3317 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA was $760. The county assessed it at $42,500.

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