Polk County property record for 1760 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 4.43 acres (193,133 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,500 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,496 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-376-005 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-376-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,237 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 193,133 sqft (4.43 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 417 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1760 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2024-136 BK 19948 PG 900 LOT 9 SPOSETO HEIGHTS PLAT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPOSETO HEIGHTS PLAT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1760 E Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1760 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202466240 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20002 / 457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000097278 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1760 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000055084 |
| Book / Page | 17635 / 0750 |
| Map Reference | MB 9112 PG 165 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00055084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4007 SE 34TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2012 |
| Document Number | 0000055086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00055086 |
| Name | EARLHAM SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Dec 18, 2059 |
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 | $241,100 Land $106,900 Building $134,200 | $241,100 Land $106,900 Building $134,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,496.00 | ||
| 2023 | $255,300 Land $128,900 Building $126,400 | $255,300 Land $128,900 Building $126,400 | |
| 2020 | $4,076.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1760 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 1760 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% 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 407 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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