Polk County property record for 17 Davis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,398 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Apr 2022 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/00791-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/00791-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,664 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 DAVIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-7304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 477 1ST PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 477 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
17 Davis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 DAVIS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202226572 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19052 / 670 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026571 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 17 DAVIS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7304 |
| Document Number | 0000026571 |
| Book / Page | 19052 / 668 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-00026571 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 DAVIS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7304 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 17 DAVIS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7304 |
| Document Number | 0000026572 |
| Book / Page | 19052 / 670 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-00026572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 DAVIS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7304 |
| Document Number | 0000026573 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00026573 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 942 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2100 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.5% |
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 | $149,800 Land $21,000 Building $128,800 | $149,800 Land $21,000 Building $128,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,398.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139,400 Land $19,100 Building $120,300 | $139,400 Land $19,100 Building $120,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,250.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Davis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 2 (1983–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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 17 Davis Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 455 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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