Polk County property record for 131 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 994 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (13,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,818 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-22-353-010 |
| Primary APN | 7824-22-353-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 994 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,478 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 994 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,000 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 912 sqft |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 131 E EMMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 15 SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT NO 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
131 E Emma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4162 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00023218 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19796 / 113 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 131 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4162 |
| Document Number | 0000015140 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 131 E EMMA AVE DES MOINES IA 503154162, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4162 |
| Document Number | 0000015140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018358/000001 |
| Instrument | 15140 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 11, 2051 |
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 | $223,700 Land $43,800 Building $179,900 | $223,700 Land $43,800 Building $179,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,818.00 | ||
| 2023 | $200,400 Land $38,700 Building $161,700 | $200,400 Land $38,700 Building $161,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,718.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 E Emma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 131 E Emma 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 |
|---|
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 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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