Polk County property record for 204 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,972 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/05181-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/05181-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 204 E WALL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 122 SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Lot Number | 122 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
204 E Wall Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004138572 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10584 / 392 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057658 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $124,200 Land $34,200 Building $90,000 | $124,200 Land $34,200 Building $90,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,972.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,700 Land $29,900 Building $80,800 | $110,700 Land $29,900 Building $80,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,836.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 E Wall 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 204 E Wall 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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