Polk County property record for 1626 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.46 acres (63,917 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,542 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/04796-028-001 |
| Primary APN | 010/04796-028-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 63,917 sqft (1.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 307 ft deep x 208 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 130 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 550 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1626 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG SE COR THN W 60F N 245.51F NELY TO N LN E 51.69F S TO POB- LOT 3 SPOSETO HEIGHTS PLAT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPOSETO HEIGHTS PLAT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1626 E Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1626 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201644697 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16269 / 704 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050070 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1626 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000028633 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 42007 DES MOINES IA 503230980, DES MOINES, IA 50323-0980 |
| Document Number | 0000028633 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017105/000057 |
| Instrument | 28633 |
| Name | WEST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2038 |
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 | $256,900 Land $83,300 Building $173,600 | $256,900 Land $83,300 Building $173,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,542.00 | ||
| 2023 | $230,900 Land $74,100 Building $156,800 | $230,900 Land $74,100 Building $156,800 | |
| 2020 | $4,272.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1626 E Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1626 E Park 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 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 251 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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