Polk County property record for 1201 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,368 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,142 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/04308-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/04308-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1201 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 150 F LT 4 PART PLAT MARY & PETER PETERSON EST |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY & PETER PETERSON ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of March 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6725 AUGUSTINE CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-4700 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201387288 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14718 / 236 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1201 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000011025 |
| Book / Page | 20434 / 522 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00011025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6725 AUGUSTINE CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-4700 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1201 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000014903 |
| Book / Page | 016611 / 000760 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 808 VALLEY WEST DR WEST DES MOINES IA 502653187, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3187 |
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 | $123,700 (+13.59%) Land $34,500 Building $89,200 | $123,700 (+13.59%) Land $34,500 Building $89,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,142.00 (-1.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,900 Land $29,900 Building $79,000 | $108,900 Land $29,900 Building $79,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,176.00 |
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 AO, within 500 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 |
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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.
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 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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