Polk County property record for 232 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,942 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,690 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/04480-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/04480-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,942 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,158 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 286 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 216 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,800 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 580 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 232 E ROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-7749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 160F LOT 33 SMITHS ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 232 E ROSE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201390426 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14732 / 610 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075708 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 232 E ROSE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-7749 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201800073552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17295/0647 |
| Instrument | 2018-00073552 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
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 | $218,300 (+10.25%) Land $40,600 Building $177,700 | $218,300 (+10.25%) Land $40,600 Building $177,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,690.00 (+14.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $198,000 Land $36,200 Building $161,800 | $198,000 Land $36,200 Building $161,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,224.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 476 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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