Polk County property record for 1526 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,197 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,487 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $96,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,170 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-301-035 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-301-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,197 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,382 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,487 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 69.7 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 306 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1526 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 1/2- LOT 15 MC DONALDS COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDONALD'S COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| 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 | 928 CLINTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4022 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0011394501 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1526 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3954 |
| Document Number | 0000094407 |
| Book / Page | 016480 / 000510 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 94407 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $62.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 928 CLINTON AVE DES MOINES IA 503134022, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4022 |
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 | $115,000 (+6.38%) Land $9,100 Building $105,900 | $115,000 (+6.38%) Land $9,100 Building $105,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,170.00 (+4.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,100 Land $8,500 Building $99,600 | $108,100 Land $8,500 Building $99,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,086.00 |
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 |
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