Polk County property record for 1112 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 751 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,158 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-477-026 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-477-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 751 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,502 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 751 sqft |
| Basement Area | 751 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1112 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 LOT 20 & E 25 F LOT 21 COLEEN PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLEEN PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1112 E Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2003.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1112 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00056433 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1112 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000009076 |
| Book / Page | 19405 / 559 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $134,000 Land $27,600 Building $106,400 | $134,000 Land $27,600 Building $106,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,158.00 | ||
| 2023 | $117,700 Land $23,900 Building $93,800 | $117,700 Land $23,900 Building $93,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,086.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1112 E Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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 |
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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.
The area around 1112 E Douglas Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 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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