Polk County property record for 22 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,622 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,770 (Oct 2018) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-22-352-018 |
| Primary APN | 7824-22-352-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,622 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,244 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,060 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 22 E EMMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4161 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | LT 4 & W 10F LOT 5 SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT NO 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
22 E Emma Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2018 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00028750 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17105 / 0692 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 22 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4161 |
| Document Number | 0000028750 |
| Book / Page | 017105 / 000692 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $230.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 400 ROBERT D RAY DR DES MOINES IA 503091813, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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) |
FEMA maps place 22 E Emma 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.
The area around 22 E Emma 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 |
|---|
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 459 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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