Polk County property record for 240 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $52,440 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,354 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00412-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00412-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,422 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 902 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,920 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 240 E DUNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 16 & 17 BLK 4 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2580 FLEUR DR, DES MOINES, IA 50321-1106 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00035388 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15318 / 411 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015000353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 240 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1349 |
| Document Number | 0000044019 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 714 JOHNSTON IA 501310714, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0714 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000044019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018135/000758 |
| Instrument | 44019 |
| Name | MIDWESTONE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-1648 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 19, 2040 |
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 | $167,200 (+17.17%) Land $25,700 Building $141,500 | $167,200 (+17.17%) Land $25,700 Building $141,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,354.00 (+8.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $142,700 Land $21,900 Building $120,800 | $142,700 Land $21,900 Building $120,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,172.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 259 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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