1845 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1845 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 882 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$98,000 (Nov 2008)
Tax Bill$1,746 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-14-403-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-14-403-002
Alternative APN
  • 010/03972-555-001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area882 sqft Total Area
Gross Area1,314 sqft
1st Floor Area450 sqft
Upper Floors Area432 sqft
Basement Area432 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Deck Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1845 E CRESTON AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50320-1272
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionW 30F LOT 55 PARK FOREST PLAT 1
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionPARK FOREST PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number55
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract3901

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address7217 WASHINGTON AVE, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1337

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 24, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 24, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 13, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2009-00034154
Deed Book / Page12838 / 0474
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$103,700 (+19.2%) Land $17,200 Building $86,500$103,700 (+19.2%) Land $17,200 Building $86,500
2024$1,746.00 (+3.56%)
2023$87,000 Land $14,100 Building $72,900$87,000 Land $14,100 Building $72,900
2020$1,686.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
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: Verizon.

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