Polk County property record for 18 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.366 acres (15,959 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,016 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-151-014 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-151-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 514 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,959 sqft (0.366 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 18 E KENYON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | -EX W185F- S 134F LOT 17 THOMAS HEIGHTS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4207 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3958 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00027744 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17101 / 0318 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 18 E KENYON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4121 |
| Document Number | 0000027744 |
| Book / Page | 017101 / 000318 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $224.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4207 SW 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503153958, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3958 |
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 | $224,200 (+12.1%) Land $42,800 Building $181,400 | $224,200 (+12.1%) Land $42,800 Building $181,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,016.00 (+12.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $200,000 Land $37,500 Building $162,500 | $200,000 Land $37,500 Building $162,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,576.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · ground movement |
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.
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 509 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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