Polk County property record for 1902 King Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 971 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $72,500 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,846 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-14-403-022 |
| Primary APN | 7824-14-403-022 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 971 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,433 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 462 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 509 sqft |
| Basement Area | 462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1902 KING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 LOT 60 PARK FOREST PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK FOREST PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
1902 King Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3145 CUMMING RD, CUMMING, IA 50061-8511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-00003381 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17938 / 382 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1902 KING AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1230 |
| Document Number | 0000003381 |
| Book / Page | 017938 / 000382 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $116.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1902 KING AVE DES MOINES IA 503201230, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1230 |
| Document Number | 3383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017938/000386 |
| Instrument | 3383 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2050 |
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 | $111,100 Land $16,500 Building $94,600 | $111,100 Land $16,500 Building $94,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,846.00 | ||
| 2023 | $92,000 Land $13,600 Building $78,400 | $92,000 Land $13,600 Building $78,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,782.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1902 King 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 1902 King 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 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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