Polk County property record for 1522 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 886 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,781 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,218 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-31-428-032 |
| Primary APN | 7924-31-428-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 886 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 854 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,781 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1522 45TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 WHITCOMB |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITCOMB |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7924-31-428-032
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1522 45TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00002749 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20027 / 29 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,500 (+12.6%) Land $40,600 Building $139,900 | $180,500 (+12.6%) Land $40,600 Building $139,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,218.00 (-1.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $160,300 Land $36,000 Building $124,300 | $160,300 Land $36,000 Building $124,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,272.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530009021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| 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, river or lake flooding, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 615 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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