Polk County property record for 1903 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,009 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,390 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/03972-622-002 |
| Primary APN | 010/03972-622-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,009 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 499 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,390 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1903 E CRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 29F- LOT 22 PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK FOREST PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1915 SE CLOVER RIDGE DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-7111 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202631289 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20534 / 365 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000105242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1903 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1212 |
| Document Number | 0000031289 |
| Book / Page | 20534 / 365 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,039.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1915 SE CLOVER RIDGE DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-7111 |
| Document Number | 0000031290, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631290 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $1,890.00 | $112,400 (+19.45%) Land $20,100 Building $92,300 | $112,400 (+19.45%) Land $20,100 Building $92,300 |
| 2024 | $1,890.00 (+4.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $94,100 Land $16,500 Building $77,600 | $94,100 Land $16,500 Building $77,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,812.00 |
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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