Polk County property record for 2226 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,683 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $154,500 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,356 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/05983-501-001 |
| Primary APN | 010/05983-501-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,062 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,683 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2226 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-2481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 1 WOODS ON THE RIVER PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODS ON THE RIVER PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 3902 |
2226 E Park Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2226 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2481 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004134995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10569 / 92 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038733 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $260,400 Land $63,800 Building $196,600 | $260,400 Land $63,800 Building $196,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,356.00 | ||
| 2023 | $238,900 Land $57,800 Building $181,100 | $238,900 Land $57,800 Building $181,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,318.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2226 E Park 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 2226 E Park Ave is low, with 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: ICS Advanced Technologies, Nextlink, Verizon.
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