Polk County property record for 1606 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,806 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Line of Credit Jan 2016 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/01826-503-002 |
| Primary APN | 120/01826-503-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,290 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1606 E LEACH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 55 F LOT 3 GRANDSHIRE |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDSHIRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1604 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1542 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit BANK |
| Jan 20, 2016 | Loan Modification, Mortgage COMMUNITY BUSN LNDR SVC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201936842 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17555 / 634 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048342 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1606 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1542 |
| Document Number | 0000036316 |
| Book / Page | 19096 / 243 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00036316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $191.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1604 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1542 |
| Document Number | 0000036777 |
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| Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19098/193 |
| Instrument | 2022-00036777 |
| Name | BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1606 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1542 |
| Document Number | 0000089030 |
| Book / Page | 016457 / 000680 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3550 SW 29TH ST DES MOINES IA 503212037, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2037 |
| Document Number | 0000089030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016457/000680 |
| Instrument | 89030 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BUSN LNDR SVC |
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| Type | Construction/Development Company |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Term | 120 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | Apr 27, 2027 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $160,100 (+12.27%) Land $33,600 Building $126,500 | $160,100 (+12.27%) Land $33,600 Building $126,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,806.00 (+5.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $142,600 Land $29,400 Building $113,200 | $142,600 Land $29,400 Building $113,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,658.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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