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1201 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1201 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.176 acres (7,670 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$98,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$2,842 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Mortgage
Feb 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-22-278-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-22-278-022
Alternative APN
  • 010/04735-006-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area944 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,828 sqft
1st Floor Area944 sqft
Basement Area944 sqft
Finished Basement300 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,670 sqft (0.176 acres)
Lot Dimensions118 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1201 E ROSE AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50315-2926
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 SOUTHERN KNOLLS PLAT 1
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionSOUTHERN KNOLLS PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract4400

Owner

1201 E Rose Ave is owned by a company that bought it in February 2022 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5406 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1840
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 18, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK
Feb 7, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 7, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 7, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022-00010501
Deed Book / Page18979 / 56
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1201 E ROSE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2926
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2907 MERIE HAY RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1103

Mortgage

Document Number0000049719
DateSep 18, 2023
Book Page19600/691
Instrument2023-00049719
Lender
NameHARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK
TypeBank
AddressELDORA, IA 50627
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term284 Months
DueMay 15, 2047

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 7, 2022
Property Address1201 E ROSE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2926
Document Number0000010501
Book / Page18979 / 56
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2022
Instrument2022-00010501
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$156.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2907 MERLE HAY RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1103

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$156,500 Land $33,400 Building $123,100$156,500 Land $33,400 Building $123,100
2024$2,842.00
2023$141,600 Land $29,700 Building $111,900$141,600 Land $29,700 Building $111,900
2020$2,988.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1201 E Rose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1201 E Rose Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		140 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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