Polk County property record for 238 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (17,021 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,500 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,326 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7824-28-228-014 |
| Primary APN | 7824-28-228-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,021 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 305 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 238 HACKLEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 22 F LOT 13 & W 33 F LOT 14 FARR ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARR ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
238 Hackley Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5500 SE 36TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2104 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00200010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15997 / 0211 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $242,900 Land $41,700 Building $201,200 | $242,900 Land $41,700 Building $201,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,326.00 | ||
| 2023 | $215,500 Land $36,500 Building $179,000 | $215,500 Land $36,500 Building $179,000 | |
| 2020 | $994.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 Hackley Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 238 Hackley Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.03% 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 459 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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