Polk County property record for 1453 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 5,940 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,476 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-155-007 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-155-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,940 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,550 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1453 CAPITOL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3865 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLK 42 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14455 UNIVERSITY AVE, WAUKEE, IA 50263-8100 |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-00100372 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14776 / 0683 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $241,000 (+8.07%) Land $33,000 Building $208,000 | $241,000 (+8.07%) Land $33,000 Building $208,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,476.00 (-9.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $223,000 Land $28,900 Building $194,100 | $223,000 Land $28,900 Building $194,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,964.00 |
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 · 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 | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Lumen Technologies.
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