Polk County property record for 1646 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,496 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.86 acres (81,319 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,808 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/04796-029-001 |
| Primary APN | 010/04796-029-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,436 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,708 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 940 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 81,319 sqft (1.86 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 188 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1646 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG NW COR S 61.27F NE ALNG CRV TO PT 11.43F E NW COR W TO POB- LOT 4 SPOSETO HEIGHTS PLAT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPOSETO HEIGHTS PLAT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1646 E Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1646 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000072240 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1646 E Park Ave was $6,808 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,808.00 Homeowner's exemption | $391,500 Land $86,500 Building $305,000 | $391,500 Land $86,500 Building $305,000 |
| 2024 | $6,808.00 | ||
| 2023 | $349,300 Land $76,900 Building $272,400 | $349,300 Land $76,900 Building $272,400 | |
| 2020 | $6,334.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1646 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 1646 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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