Polk County property record for 246 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,142 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-151-027 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-151-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,816 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 332 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 246 E KENYON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 SOUTHLAND PLAT 5 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHLAND PLAT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
246 E Kenyon Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9828 BROOKVIEW DR, URBANDALE, IA 50322-6248 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-00098832 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14316 / 0658 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 246 E KENYON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4125 |
| Document Number | 0000095520 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9828 BROOKVIEW DR URBANDALE IA 503226248, URBANDALE, IA 50322-6248 |
| Document Number | 0000095520 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016954/000861 |
| Instrument | 95520 |
| Name | SECURITY ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HUBBARD, IA 50122 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $234,500 Land $35,100 Building $199,400 | $234,500 Land $35,100 Building $199,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,142.00 | ||
| 2023 | $206,300 Land $30,800 Building $175,500 | $206,300 Land $30,800 Building $175,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,670.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 E Kenyon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · ground movement |
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 246 E Kenyon 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 509 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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