Polk County property record for 1500 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,128 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-31-428-038 |
| Primary APN | 7924-31-428-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,730 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,766 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 694 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1500 45TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 WHITCOMB |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITCOMB |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-31-428-038
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1500 45TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00004799 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15194 / 0470 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $297,700 (+12.04%) Land $49,100 Building $248,600 | $297,700 (+12.04%) Land $49,100 Building $248,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,128.00 (+12.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $265,700 Land $43,500 Building $222,200 | $265,700 Land $43,500 Building $222,200 | |
| 2020 | $4,544.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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: Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 615 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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