Polk County property record for 140 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,074 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,054 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/05267-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/05267-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,074 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 140 E LEACH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-3642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 46 SUNNYCREST |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYCREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
140 E Leach Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012849 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 140 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3642 |
| Document Number | 0000012849 |
| Book / Page | 20443 / 415 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00012849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3642 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 E Leach Ave was $3,054 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,054.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,000 Land $37,200 Building $162,800 | $200,000 Land $37,200 Building $162,800 |
| 2024 | $3,054.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,100 Land $32,300 Building $143,800 | $176,100 Land $32,300 Building $143,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,316.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 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 140 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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