Polk County property record for 206 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,889 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,056 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04843-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04843-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,848 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 206 E KENYON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 6 SOUTHLAND PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHLAND PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
206 E Kenyon Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9828 BROOKVIEW DR, URBANDALE, IA 50322-6248 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072008-00030889 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12406 / 253 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030889 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $174,600 Land $35,100 Building $139,500 | $174,600 Land $35,100 Building $139,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,056.00 | ||
| 2023 | $155,300 Land $30,800 Building $124,500 | $155,300 Land $30,800 Building $124,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,880.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 206 E Kenyon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · ground movement |
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 206 E Kenyon 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 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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