Polk County property record for 1506 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,579 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,762 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,740 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/02031-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/02031-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,579 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,329 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 235 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,762 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1506 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-3217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/4 LOT 10 & N 1/2 LOT 11 W W FINKS SUB DIV OF LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | W W FINKS SUBDIVISION OF LT 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
1506 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1506 5TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-3217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00042224 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15025 / 464 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200600044523 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $99,900 Land $7,100 Building $92,800 | $99,900 Land $7,100 Building $92,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,740.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88,400 Land $6,300 Building $82,100 | $88,400 Land $6,300 Building $82,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,490.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1506 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1993–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 1506 5th 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 477 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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