Polk County property record for 233 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.469 acres (20,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,786 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-153-013 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-153-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,460 sqft (0.469 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 233 E KENYON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 2 CENTURY PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTURY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
233 E Kenyon Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1997.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 233 E KENYON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 049909 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000007562 / 0000000320 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 233 E KENYON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4126 |
| Document Number | 0000089706 |
| Book / Page | 016460 / 000820 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 233 E KENYON AVE DES MOINES IA 503154126, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4126 |
| Document Number | 0000089706 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016460/000820 |
| Instrument | 89706 |
| Name | MIDLAND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,700 Land $47,200 Building $129,500 | $176,700 Land $47,200 Building $129,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,786.00 | ||
| 2023 | $157,400 Land $41,400 Building $116,000 | $157,400 Land $41,400 Building $116,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,544.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 233 E Kenyon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · ground movement |
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.
Wildfire risk around 233 E Kenyon 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 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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