Polk County property record for 1019 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,500 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,286 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 040/00037-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/00037-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 504 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 244 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,799 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 56.6 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1019 SCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-4919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 56.66F W 103.33F N120F LTS 8, 9 & 10 BLK 3 ALLENS SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLENS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3069 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 040/00037-005-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 430 46TH PL, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-2967 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 06, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007109165 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12254 / 49 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000072538 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,000 (+16.21%) Land $19,400 Building $56,600 | $76,000 (+16.21%) Land $19,400 Building $56,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,286.00 (-5.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $65,400 Land $16,700 Building $48,700 | $65,400 Land $16,700 Building $48,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,362.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 119 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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