Polk County property record for 1585 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.852 acres (37,133 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Sep 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $2,458 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-23-351-013 |
| Primary APN | 7824-23-351-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,133 sqft (0.852 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 251 ft deep x 147 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1585 E EMMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 91 GRANDSHIRE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDSHIRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
1585 E Emma Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1985.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1585 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006373475 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $175,800 Land $38,600 Building $137,200 | $175,800 Land $38,600 Building $137,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,458.00 | ||
| 2023 | $154,800 Land $33,800 Building $121,000 | $154,800 Land $33,800 Building $121,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,528.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1585 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 1585 E Emma Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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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