Polk County property record for 149 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,714 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Aug 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/03340-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/03340-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,100 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 302 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 149 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 NOBLES ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | NOBLES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
149 E Madison Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3665 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SCHUBERT W R & M T TR (PT) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201278282 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14232 / 595 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201200023339 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 149 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3665 |
| Document Number | 0000089130 |
| Book / Page | 19341 / 609 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00089130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 149 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3665 |
| Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 9% |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 149 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3665 |
| Document Number | 0000022110 |
| Book / Page | 016643 / 000277 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 149 E MADISON AVE DES MOINES IA 503133665, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3665 |
| Document Number | 0000022110 |
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| Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016643/000277 |
| Instrument | 22110 |
| Name | SCHUBERT W R & M T TR (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Rate | 7.75% |
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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 | $159,400 Land $39,200 Building $120,200 | $159,400 Land $39,200 Building $120,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,714.00 | ||
| 2023 | $138,000 Land $34,000 Building $104,000 | $138,000 Land $34,000 Building $104,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,532.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 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 149 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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