Polk County property record for 1132 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,714 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.313 acres (13,655 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,500 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,004 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7825-01-226-036 |
| Primary APN | 7825-01-226-036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,714 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,454 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,366 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,655 sqft (0.313 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1132 44TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 40 F E 50 F -EX N 15F W 22.5F- LOT 49 & W 30F S 35F LOT 48 & ALL LOT 47 HYPERION PARK |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HYPERION PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 47,49 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 3001 |
1132 44th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1132 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00070793 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14200 / 0629 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1132 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000021780 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1132 44TH ST DES MOINES IA 503113406, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000021780 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017485/000341 |
| Instrument | 21780 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 8, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $434,700 Land $75,900 Building $358,800 | $434,700 Land $75,900 Building $358,800 | |
| 2024 | $8,004.00 | ||
| 2023 | $398,700 Land $69,400 Building $329,300 | $398,700 Land $69,400 Building $329,300 | |
| 2020 | $6,038.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1132 44th St 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 1132 44th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 586 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink.
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