Polk County property record for 104 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.426 acres (18,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,446 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Mortgage Jun 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01582-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01582-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,540 sqft (0.426 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 309 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 104 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-7738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 60F LOT 432 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 432 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
104 E Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 104 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage IDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSOCIATION |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00055616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17220 / 718 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034423 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 104 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 104 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7738 |
| Document Number | 0000051261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20252/495 |
| Instrument | 2025-00051261 |
| Name | IDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSOCIATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 565 W MYRTLE ST, BOISE, ID 83702 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 104 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7738 |
| Document Number | 0000034423 |
| Book / Page | 20173 / 91 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00034423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 104 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7738 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 104 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7738 |
| Document Number | 0000055616 |
| Book / Page | 017220 / 000718 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $164.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 104 E PARK AVE DES MOINES IA 503157738, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7738 |
| Document Number | 55618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017220/000721 |
| Instrument | 55618 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 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 | $133,700 Land $30,600 Building $103,100 | $133,700 Land $30,600 Building $103,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,446.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,300 Land $28,000 Building $96,300 | $124,300 Land $28,000 Building $96,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,260.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 104 E Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 104 E Park Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 571 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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