Polk County property record for 1901 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 894 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,352 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-276-045 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-276-045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 894 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 402 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1901 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BENNETTS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENNETTS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
The current owner of 1901 Jefferson Ave acquired it in April 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 676 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2302 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000077331 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $78,700 Land $13,700 Building $65,000 | $78,700 Land $13,700 Building $65,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,352.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,300 Land $11,700 Building $55,600 | $67,300 Land $11,700 Building $55,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,144.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1901 Jefferson 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 1901 Jefferson Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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