Polk County property record for 237 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,218 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (49,111 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,500 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,278 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Sep 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/01851-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/01851-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,218 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,675 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 49,111 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Lot Width | 226 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 712 sqft |
| Deck Area | 85 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 237 E COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 MILLSAP SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLSAP SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
237 E Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2000.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Dec 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200024259 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8603 / 743 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 237 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000042172 |
| Book / Page | 20587 / 202 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202642172 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000042172, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20587/202 |
| Instrument | 202642172 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 4, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 237 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000049216 |
| Book / Page | 19598 / 502 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00049216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 237 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1342 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 237 E COLUMBUS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000051576 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 237 E COLUMBUS AVE DES MOINES IA 503151342, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000051576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017204/000157 |
| Instrument | 51576 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 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 | $313,500 Land $46,400 Building $267,100 | $313,500 Land $46,400 Building $267,100 | |
| 2024 | $5,278.00 | ||
| 2023 | $268,300 (+17.78%) Land $39,500 Building $228,800 | $268,300 Land $39,500 Building $228,800 | |
| 2022 | $227,800 Land $35,000 Building $192,800 | ||
| 2021 | $227,800 Land $35,000 Building $192,800 | ||
| 2020 | $5,152.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 E Columbus Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 237 E Columbus Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 455 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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