Polk County property record for 1401 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,827 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,930 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/12577-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/12577-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,827 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1401 46TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 WAVELAND HEIGHTS NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAVELAND HEIGHTS 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
1401 46th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202291285 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19351 / 492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1401 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2428 |
| Document Number | 0000091285 |
| Book / Page | 19351 / 492 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00091285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $319.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1401 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2428 |
| Document Number | 0000091286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00091286 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
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 | $221,700 Land $58,700 Building $163,000 | $221,700 Land $58,700 Building $163,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,930.00 | ||
| 2023 | $199,800 Land $52,000 Building $147,800 | $199,800 Land $52,000 Building $147,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,808.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1401 46th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1401 46th St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 615 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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