Polk County property record for 1524 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 759 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,575 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,082 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/13306-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/13306-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 759 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,107 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 759 sqft |
| Basement Area | 348 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,575 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1524 44TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 WHITCOMB |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITCOMB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1524 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015116487 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15651 / 596 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047202 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1524 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2417 |
| Document Number | 0000074585 |
| Book / Page | 016865 / 000175 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 74585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1524 44TH ST DES MOINES IA 503112417, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2417 |
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 | $146,600 (+11.14%) Land $39,100 Building $107,500 | $146,600 (+11.14%) Land $39,100 Building $107,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,082.00 (-12.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $131,900 Land $34,700 Building $97,200 | $131,900 Land $34,700 Building $97,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,376.00 |
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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