Polk County property record for 1857 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,050 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale Jan 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-403-006 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-403-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,172 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1857 E CRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | W 30F LOT 24 PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1373 IDAHO ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00083533 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19315 / 957 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1857 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1272 |
| Document Number | 0000083533 |
| Book / Page | 19315 / 957 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00083533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $71.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1373 IDAHO ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2421 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1857 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1272 |
| Document Number | 0000006426 |
| Book / Page | 18961 / 426 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006426 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13505 CALIFORNIA ST, OMAHA, NE 68154-5247 |
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 | $123,500 (+43.77%) Land $17,200 Building $106,300 | $123,500 (+43.77%) Land $17,200 Building $106,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,050.00 (+23.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $85,900 Land $14,100 Building $71,800 | $85,900 Land $14,100 Building $71,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,656.00 |
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
| 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.
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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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