Polk County property record for 1500 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.481 acres (20,979 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $172 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Line of Credit Jun 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-301-022 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-301-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,979 sqft (0.481 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 301 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 1500 E MADISON AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 MC DONALDS COURT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDONALD'S COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4531 NW 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-2203 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 0018712151 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17873 / 713 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2019-00104973 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1500 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3954 |
| Document Number | 201900104973 |
| Book / Page | 17873 / 713 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00104973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $91.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 31, ALTOONA, IA 50009-0031 |
| Document Number | 201900104975 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00104975 |
| Name | CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1500 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3954 |
| Document Number | 0000105000 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3218 2ND AVE SE ALTOONA IA 500099513, ALTOONA, IA 50009-9513 |
| Document Number | 0000105000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017873/000717 |
| Instrument | 105000 |
| Name | CITIZENS SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | GILMAN, IA 50106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 7, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $9,200 (+6.98%) Land $9,200 | $9,200 (+6.98%) Land $9,200 | |
| 2024 | $172.00 (-74.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,600 Land $8,600 | $8,600 Land $8,600 | |
| 2020 | $682.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 | 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 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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