Polk County property record for 228 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,269 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,026 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/05187-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/05187-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,269 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,709 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 869 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 E WALL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 128 SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWICK |
| Legal Lot Number | 128 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00190175 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15955 / 323 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201000025566 |
| 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 | $3,026.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,600 (+12.17%) Land $34,200 Building $146,400 | $180,600 (+12.17%) Land $34,200 Building $146,400 |
| 2024 | $2,962.00 (+8.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $161,000 Land $29,900 Building $131,100 | $161,000 Land $29,900 Building $131,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,730.00 |
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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