1108 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1108 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.155 acres (6,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$176,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,354 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`110/01623-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`110/01623-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792423477025`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,040 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,480 sqft
1st Floor Area	740 sqft
Basement Area	740 sqft
Finished Basement	300 sqft
Unfinished Basement	440 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Effective Year Built	Effective 1942
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50316-1028
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	W 25 F LT 21 & E 25 F LT 22 COLEEN PLACE
Legal Subdivision	COLEEN PLACE
Legal Lot Number	21,22
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5004
Census Tract	400

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of August 24, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 13, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK
Oct 23, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Jul 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Jul 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Jul 14, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI NEIGHBORHOOD FIN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202356941
Deed Book / Page	19634 / 651
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 26, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055103
Date	Oct 13, 2023
Book Page	19626/571
Instrument	2023-00055103

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ANKENY, IA 50023

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	6 Months
Due	Apr 12, 2024

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Oct 23, 2023
Property Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028
Document Number	0000056941
Book / Page	19634 / 651
Instrument Date	Oct 19, 2023
Instrument	2023-00056941
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$280.80
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056942
Date	Oct 23, 2023
Instrument	2023-00056942

Lender

Name	LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056943
Date	Oct 23, 2023
Book Page	19634/667
Instrument	2023-00056943

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP
Type	Lending Institution
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50310

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2053

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028
Document Number	0000004732
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503161028, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004732
Date	Jul 14, 2020
Book Page	017944/000770
Instrument	4732

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50314

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jul 13, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028
Document Number	0000004734
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503161028, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004734
Date	Jul 14, 2020
Book Page	017944/000786
Instrument	4734

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50314

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Jul 13, 2025

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2020
Property Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028
Document Number	0000004730
Book / Page	017944 / 000766
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2020
Instrument	4730
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$184.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	1108 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503161028, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028

Mortgage

Document Number	4733
Date	Jul 14, 2020
Book Page	017944/000775
Instrument	4733

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD FIN
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50316

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 13, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$152,100 (+16.91%) Land $27,600 Building $124,500	$152,100 (+16.91%) Land $27,600 Building $124,500
2024	$2,354.00 (+16.42%)
2023		$130,100 Land $23,900 Building $106,200	$130,100 Land $23,900 Building $106,200
2020	$2,022.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 AO, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 19 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	36 (1990–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	5 of 36
Most Recent Claim	May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, May 2024 · 10 claims Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 6 claims Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 11 claims

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.

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