Polk County property record for 1560 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage Feb 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-23-302-056 |
| Primary APN | 7824-23-302-056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,212 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Width | 70 ft Width |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1560 E EMMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL C BK 15137 PG 947 BEG 73.49F W OF NE CORNER LOT 14 THN S 130.02F W 70F N 129.98F E 70F TO POB LOT 14 GRANDSHIRE |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDSHIRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
1560 E Emma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1560 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITY OF DES MOINES |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITY OF DES MOINES IOWA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00060197 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15418 / 0307 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1560 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000088244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16454/0533 |
| Instrument | 2016-00088244 |
| Name | CITY OF DES MOINES |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1560 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1518 |
| Document Number | 0000088245 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1560 E EMMA AVE DES MOINES IA 503201518, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1518 |
| Document Number | 0000088245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016454/000539 |
| Instrument | 88245 |
| Name | CITY OF DES MOINES IOWA |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,800 Land $30,900 Building $208,900 | $239,800 Land $30,900 Building $208,900 |
| 2023 | $213,200 Land $27,000 Building $186,200 | $213,200 Land $27,000 Building $186,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1560 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 1560 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 Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 68 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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