Polk County property record for 1795 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,759 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,878 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-23-376-016 |
| Primary APN | 7824-23-376-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,712 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,759 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 858 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1795 E EMMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 LOT 82 GRANDSHIRE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDSHIRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
1795 E Emma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1795 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000083981 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 201400066779 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1795 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1551 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1795 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1551 |
| Document Number | 0000009853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 18976/589 |
| Instrument | 2022-00009853 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1795 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1551 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023980 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17495/0344 |
| Instrument | 2019-00023980 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2034 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $274,000 Land $46,200 Building $227,800 | $274,000 Land $46,200 Building $227,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,878.00 | ||
| 2023 | $243,000 Land $40,400 Building $202,600 | $243,000 Land $40,400 Building $202,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,430.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1795 E Emma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 1795 E Emma Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 60% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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