Polk County property record for 241 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,197 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,708 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00452-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00452-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,197 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,173 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 413 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 241 E EDISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 6 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 241 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1372 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHARTER WEST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20082009-00033270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12835 / 231 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046451 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 241 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1372 |
| Document Number | 0000023546 |
| Book / Page | 20496 / 618 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623546 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 241 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1372 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 241 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1372 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 241 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1372 |
| Document Number | 0000067694 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20331/137 |
| Instrument | 2025-00067694 |
| Name | CHARTER WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 201 S MAIN ST, WEST POINT, NE 68788 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
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 | $121,800 (+16.78%) Land $14,800 Building $107,000 | $121,800 (+16.78%) Land $14,800 Building $107,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,708.00 (-4.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $104,300 Land $12,600 Building $91,700 | $104,300 Land $12,600 Building $91,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,788.00 |
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 430 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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