Polk County property record for 145 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 588 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $538 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-353-008 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-353-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 741 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 153 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,100 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 302 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 145 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 NOBLES ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOBLES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
145 E Madison Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 145 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3665 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00007531 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17015 / 0020 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 145 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3665 |
| Document Number | 0000007531 |
| Book / Page | 017015 / 000020 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7531 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $35.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 E MADISON AVE DES MOINES IA 503133665, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3665 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $88,400 Land $39,200 Building $49,200 | $88,400 Land $39,200 Building $49,200 | |
| 2024 | $538.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,600 Land $34,000 Building $42,600 | $76,600 Land $34,000 Building $42,600 | |
| 2020 | $438.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 145 E Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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.
The area around 145 E Madison Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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