Polk County property record for 1516 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (20,979 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,544 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/04091-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/04091-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,652 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,979 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 301 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1516 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 MC DONALDS COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDONALDS COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3954 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161251 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16077 / 810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $81,600 (+3.95%) Land $12,000 Building $69,600 | $81,600 (+3.95%) Land $12,000 Building $69,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,544.00 (+20.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $78,500 Land $11,300 Building $67,200 | $78,500 Land $11,300 Building $67,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,284.00 |
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 | 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 | 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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