Polk County property record for 101 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,094 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,481 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $89,500 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,936 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-10-359-007 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-359-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,094 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,036 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Attic Area | 321 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,481 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 153 sqft |
| Deck Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 101 E HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-7156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 82F- N 94F & W 30F S 50F N 144F LOT 21 OP W 1/2 S OF D M RIVER SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006-00000227 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11146 / 0181 |
| 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 | $164,500 (+12.44%) Land $21,600 Building $142,900 | $164,500 (+12.44%) Land $21,600 Building $142,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,936.00 (+2.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $146,300 Land $19,000 Building $127,300 | $146,300 Land $19,000 Building $127,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,852.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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 |
|---|
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 455 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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