Polk County property record for 1516 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,673 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,498 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-31-429-032 |
| Primary APN | 7924-31-429-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,673 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,827 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Attic Area | 519 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 61 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1516 44TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 WHITCOMB |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITCOMB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1516 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2417 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2417 |
| Document Number | 0000024857 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19480/788 |
| Instrument | 2023-00024857 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 19, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $278,100 (+12.14%) Land $47,400 Building $230,700 | $278,100 (+12.14%) Land $47,400 Building $230,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,498.00 (-2.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $248,000 Land $42,000 Building $206,000 | $248,000 Land $42,000 Building $206,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,628.00 |
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 | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And 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 | 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 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 615 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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