Polk County property record for 1629 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 6.37 acres (277,477 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,314 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/06849-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/06849-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,973 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 261 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 277,477 sqft (6.37 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1629 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX ST- W 15F LT 7 & ALL LTS 6 & 8 OP NW 1/4 SEC 23-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 23-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,6,8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 3902 |
1629 E Park Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1629 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045392 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1629 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1308 |
| Document Number | 0000045392 |
| Book / Page | 19579 / 642 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00045392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 E COURT AVE STE 200, 200, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2010 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1629 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1308 |
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 | $200,800 Land $122,300 Building $78,500 | $200,800 Land $122,300 Building $78,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,314.00 | ||
| 2023 | $178,900 (+19.99%) Land $108,700 Building $70,200 | $178,900 Land $108,700 Building $70,200 | |
| 2022 | $149,100 Land $92,400 Building $56,700 | ||
| 2021 | $149,100 Land $92,400 Building $56,700 | ||
| 2020 | $3,220.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1629 E Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1629 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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