Polk County property record for 1529 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Service Shop (TV, Radio, Electric, Plumbing) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,028 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-24-351-020 |
| Primary APN | 7924-24-351-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1529 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3953 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Shop (TV, Radio, Electric, Plumbing) |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 MADISON PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADISON PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1470 NW 101ST ST, CLIVE, IA 50325-6712 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREAT SOUTHERN BANK |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041944 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1529 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3953 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1470 NW 101ST ST, CLIVE, IA 50325-6712 |
| Document Number | 0000047714 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19590/919 |
| Instrument | 2023-00047714 |
| Name | GREAT SOUTHERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1529 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3953 |
| Document Number | 0000041944 |
| Book / Page | 19563 / 77 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00041944 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $335.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1470 NW 101ST ST, CLIVE, IA 50325-6712 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1529 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3953 |
| Document Number | 0000133321 |
| Book / Page | 18921 / 27 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00133321 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1529 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3953 |
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 | $184,000 (+82.18%) Land $23,800 Building $160,200 | $184,000 (+82.18%) Land $23,800 Building $160,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,028.00 (-4.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,000 (+19.24%) Land $20,900 Building $80,100 | $101,000 (+19.24%) Land $20,900 Building $80,100 | |
| 2022 | $84,700 Land $17,500 Building $67,200 | ||
| 2021 | $84,700 Land $17,500 Building $67,200 | ||
| 2020 | $2,132.00 |
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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