Polk County property record for 208 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,306 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-357-022 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-357-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 208 E HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1366 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 33F E 63F S 100F LOT 6 OP W 1/2 S OF D M RIVER SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
208 E Hillside Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2023 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 208 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1366 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000055675 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058983 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 208 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1366 |
| Document Number | 0000058983 |
| Book / Page | 19644 / 291 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00058983 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 208 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1366 |
| Document Number | 0000032823 |
| Book / Page | 19080 / 750 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00032823 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1366 |
| Mail Care Of | JULIO ADRIAN ALVARADO |
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 | $76,400 Land $10,100 Building $66,300 | $76,400 Land $10,100 Building $66,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,306.00 | ||
| 2023 | $65,100 Land $8,700 Building $56,400 | $65,100 Land $8,700 Building $56,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,266.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 E Hillside Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 208 E Hillside Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 455 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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