Polk County property record for 1522 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 875 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,343 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,500 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,540 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/06261-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/06261-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,739 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,343 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1522 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 112 OP SW 1/4 SW 1/4 -EX N 20 F- SEC 14-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 14-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1522 E Park Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 800 HARTFORD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202219646 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19021 / 651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1522 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1305 |
| Document Number | 0000019646 |
| Book / Page | 19021 / 651 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00019646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 HARTFORD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1441 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000019647 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19021/654 |
| Instrument | 2022-00019647 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $151,700 Land $25,500 Building $126,200 | $151,700 Land $25,500 Building $126,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,540.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,100 Land $21,300 Building $107,800 | $129,100 Land $21,300 Building $107,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,734.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1522 E Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1522 E Park Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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