Polk County property record for 1542 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 755 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,343 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,228 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-301-043 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-301-043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 755 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 755 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,343 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 370 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1542 E CRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 45 SUMMIT VIEW |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1542 E Creston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00055058 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18552 / 711 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1542 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1140 |
| Document Number | 202100039158 |
| Book / Page | 18477 / 472 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00039158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $63.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1542 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1140 |
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 | $130,700 Land $26,800 Building $103,900 | $130,700 Land $26,800 Building $103,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,228.00 | ||
| 2023 | $111,000 Land $22,400 Building $88,600 | $111,000 Land $22,400 Building $88,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1542 E Creston 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 1542 E Creston Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 392 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, Verizon.
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