Polk County property record for 1517 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 132 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.316 acres (13,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $840 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-351-043 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-351-043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 132 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 13,800 sqft (0.316 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 11003869000000 |
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| Street Address | 1517 E MADISON AVE |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3953 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 8 MADISON PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADISON PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7184 SEA BREEZE CIR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8909 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057108 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1517 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3953 |
| Document Number | 0000057108 |
| Book / Page | 20279 / 982 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7184 SEA BREEZE CIR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8909 |
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 | $47,600 (+13.88%) Land $47,600 | $47,600 (+13.88%) Land $47,600 | |
| 2024 | $840.00 (-37.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $41,800 Land $41,800 | $41,800 Land $41,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,348.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 |
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