Polk County property record for 1908 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,865 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,861 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $429,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,972 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-20-201-009 |
| Primary APN | 7824-20-201-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,865 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,186 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,865 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,841 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,150 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,861 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Width | 57 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1908 PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-2144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 WAKONDA PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAKONDA PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 4100 |
The current owner of 1908 Park Ave bought it in November 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1908 PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00042457 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15026 / 0348 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1908 PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000013319 |
| Book / Page | 018348 / 000858 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 13319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $589,400 Land $103,800 Building $485,600 | $589,400 Land $103,800 Building $485,600 | |
| 2024 | $10,972.00 | ||
| 2023 | $578,900 Land $100,900 Building $478,000 | $578,900 Land $100,900 Building $478,000 | |
| 2020 | $11,920.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1908 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1908 Park Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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