Polk County property record for 135 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,087 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 2.26 acres (98,445 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,196 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/07148-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/07148-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,087 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,686 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,287 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,287 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 98,445 sqft (2.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 135 E LEACH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-3643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 30 F ST- W 2 3/8 A E 9 A S 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 22-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 22-78-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
135 E Leach Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000070634 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $323,800 Land $84,100 Building $239,700 | $323,800 Land $84,100 Building $239,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,196.00 | ||
| 2023 | $290,200 Land $74,300 Building $215,900 | $290,200 Land $74,300 Building $215,900 | |
| 2020 | $5,414.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 135 E Leach 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.
Wildfire risk around 135 E Leach 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 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 476 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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