Polk County property record for 11 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,055 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,730 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,326 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-152-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-152-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,055 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,462 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,055 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,055 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 30 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,730 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 382 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 304 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 11 E KENYON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 GATESHEAD MANOR |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | GATESHEAD MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6265 PLEASANT ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2331 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00058497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17651 / 0024 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 11 E KENYON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4122 |
| Document Number | 0000058497 |
| Book / Page | 017651 / 000024 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 58497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $213.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6265 PLEASANT ST WEST DES MOINES IA 502662331, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2331 |
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 | $242,700 (+12.62%) Land $38,700 Building $204,000 | $242,700 (+12.62%) Land $38,700 Building $204,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,326.00 (+10.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $215,500 Land $33,900 Building $181,600 | $215,500 Land $33,900 Building $181,600 | |
| 2020 | $3,924.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · ground movement |
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 | 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 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 509 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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