Polk County property record for 237 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,904 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/00595-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/00595-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| 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 | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 237 E WALL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 38 CUMMINSFORD |
| Legal Subdivision | CUMMINSFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 120/00595-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 03, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 03, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20239584 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19408 / 355 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Property Address | 237 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5257 |
| Document Number | 0000009584 |
| Book / Page | 19408 / 355 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $279.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5257 |
| Document Number | 0000009585 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009585 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000009586 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19408/367 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009586 |
| Name | IXONIA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | IXONIA, WI 53036 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 237 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5257 |
| Document Number | 0000086311 |
| Book / Page | 19328 / 672 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00086311 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 SW 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3044 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178,000 (+12.59%) Land $34,200 Building $143,800 | $178,000 (+12.59%) Land $34,200 Building $143,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,904.00 (+9.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $158,100 Land $29,900 Building $128,200 | $158,100 Land $29,900 Building $128,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,654.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 509 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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