Polk County property record for 2715 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.509 acres (22,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $104,500 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,308 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-476-021 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-476-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,200 sqft (0.509 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 222 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Deck Area | 396 sqft |
| Canopy | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2715 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 100 F W 257 F LOTS 220 & 221 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 220,221 221 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2715 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00054403 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10856 / 0663 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2715 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4247 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000075182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17302/0058 |
| Instrument | 2018-00075182 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $199,200 (+13.83%) Land $42,600 Building $156,600 | $199,200 (+13.83%) Land $42,600 Building $156,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,308.00 (-0.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $175,000 Land $36,800 Building $138,200 | $175,000 Land $36,800 Building $138,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,336.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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