Polk County property record for 244 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,500 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,250 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00360-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00360-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,922 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,080 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 444 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 244 E JACKSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 25 & 26 BLK 2 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,26 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00048659 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15051 / 58 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000072087 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 244 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1370 |
| Document Number | 0000083054 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 E JACKSON AVE DES MOINES IA 503151370, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1370 |
| Document Number | 0000083054 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017336/000114 |
| Instrument | 83054 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $146,100 (+17.07%) Land $25,800 Building $120,300 | $146,100 (+17.07%) Land $25,800 Building $120,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,250.00 (+5.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $124,800 Land $22,000 Building $102,800 | $124,800 Land $22,000 Building $102,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,136.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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