Polk County property record for 1449 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,343 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,704 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/04869-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/04869-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,737 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 557 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,343 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1449 E CRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 58 SUMMIT VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
Source: Polk County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1449 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202614138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20449 / 892 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1449 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1139 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 610 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1425 |
| Document Number | 0000014139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20449/894 |
| Instrument | 2026-00014139 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
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 | $174,000 (+17.65%) Land $26,800 Building $147,200 | $174,000 (+17.65%) Land $26,800 Building $147,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,704.00 (-6.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $147,900 Land $22,400 Building $125,500 | $147,900 Land $22,400 Building $125,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,898.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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