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1545 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1545 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size0.233 acres (10,153 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$225,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$3,976 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Jun 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN120/01826-592-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN120/01826-592-001
Alternative APN
  • 782423351021

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,654 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,288 sqft
1st Floor Area1,144 sqft
Basement Area1,144 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,153 sqft (0.233 acres)
Lot Dimensions133 ft deep x 76.8 ft wide
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area208 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1545 E EMMA AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50320-1546
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPAR A BK 12445 PG 884 LT 92 GRANDSHIRE
Legal SubdivisionGRANDSHIRE
Legal Lot Number92
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract10805

Owner

1545 E Emma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1545 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1546
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 21, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 2, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 21, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 21, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202658593
Deed Book / Page20665 / 621
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 21, 2026
Property Address1545 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1546
Document Number0000058593
Book / Page20665 / 621
Instrument DateSep 18, 2026
Instrument202658593
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$36,279.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1545 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1546

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1545 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1546
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1545 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1546

Mortgage

Document Number0000027638
DateJun 2, 2023
Book Page19494/645
Instrument2023-00027638
Lender
NameDOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDALLAS, TX 75201
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term336 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1545 E Emma Ave was $3,976.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,976.00$251,600 Land $32,200 Building $219,400$251,600 Land $32,200 Building $219,400
2024$3,976.00
2023$223,800 Land $28,200 Building $195,600$223,800 Land $28,200 Building $195,600
2020$3,722.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1545 E Emma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1545 E Emma Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.

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