Polk County property record for 1544 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 999 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,372 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-104-025 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-104-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 999 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,141 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Attic Area | 151 sqft |
| Basement Area | 142 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1544 MAPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 49 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2021 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PKWY, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1536 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00084609 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16907 / 0296 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1544 MAPLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3464 |
| Document Number | 0000084607 |
| Book / Page | 016907 / 000293 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 84607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1554 MAPLE ST DES MOINES IA 50316, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
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 | $76,400 (+11.86%) Land $13,200 Building $63,200 | $76,400 (+11.86%) Land $13,200 Building $63,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,372.00 (+92.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $68,300 Land $11,700 Building $56,600 | $68,300 Land $11,700 Building $56,600 | |
| 2020 | $711.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 154 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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