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240 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 Property Records

Polk County property record for 240 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 810 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$123,000 (Aug 2014)
Tax Bill$3,896 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Mortgage
Feb 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-27-306-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-27-306-022
Alternative APN
  • 120/05190-000-000

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms1 Room
Stories1 Story
Building Area810 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,202 sqft
1st Floor Area810 sqft
Basement Area782 sqft
Finished Basement390 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,150 sqft (0.164 acres)
Lot Dimensions143 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address240 E WALL AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50315-5256
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 131 SOUTHWICK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionSOUTHWICK
Legal Lot Number131
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract4602

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address240 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 28, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 27, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 13, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 13, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 13, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201500027914
Deed Book / Page15287 / 0939
Last Transfer DateFeb 27, 2023
Transfer Doc0000008713
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address240 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address240 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256

Mortgage

Document Number0000039701
DateJul 28, 2023
Book Page19551/903
Instrument2023-00039701
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueJul 1, 2063

February 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 27, 2023
Property Address240 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256
Document Number0000008713
Book / Page19403 / 817
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2023
Instrument2023-00008713
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address240 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5256
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$219,700 (+13.19%) Land $34,200 Building $185,500$219,700 (+13.19%) Land $34,200 Building $185,500
2024$3,896.00 (+11.63%)
2023$194,100 Land $29,900 Building $164,200$194,100 Land $29,900 Building $164,200
2020$3,490.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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