Polk County property record for 220 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,288 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/05185-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/05185-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,709 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 869 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 220 E WALL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 126 SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 220 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANKERS TR |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202430440 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19830 / 269 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075615 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 220 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256 |
| Document Number | 0000039094 |
| Book / Page | 016716 / 000064 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $242.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 220 E WALL AVE DES MOINES IA 503155256, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256 |
| Document Number | 39096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016716/000068 |
| Instrument | 39096 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 6, 2047 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 220 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256 |
| Document Number | 0000086309 |
| Book / Page | 016445 / 000943 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 86309 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $108.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 E 29TH ST DES MOINES IA 503178220, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8220 |
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 | $244,400 (+12.11%) Land $34,200 Building $210,200 | $244,400 (+12.11%) Land $34,200 Building $210,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,288.00 (+9.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $218,000 Land $29,900 Building $188,100 | $218,000 Land $29,900 Building $188,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,912.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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