Polk County property record for 1428 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,343 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,500 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,554 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/04841-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/04841-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,343 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1428 E CRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 SUMMIT VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1428 E Creston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2008.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1428 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000100833 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8533 / 539 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000070143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1428 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1138 |
| Document Number | 0000059660 |
| Book / Page | 20670 / 519 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1428 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1138 |
| Document Number | 0000059660, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20670/519 |
| Instrument | 202659660 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $152,300 Land $26,800 Building $125,500 | $152,300 Land $26,800 Building $125,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,554.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,800 Land $22,400 Building $107,400 | $129,800 Land $22,400 Building $107,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,466.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1428 E Creston 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 1428 E Creston Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 392 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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