Polk County property record for 2730 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 848 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,986 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,666 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-426-033 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-426-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 848 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,986 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 126 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 20 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2730 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 126F LOT 197 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 197 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2730 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00064454 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19225 / 65 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2730 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4248 |
| Document Number | 0000064454 |
| Book / Page | 19225 / 65 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00064454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $226.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2730 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4248 |
| Document Number | 0000064455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00064455 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 5, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 13% |
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 | $153,500 (+15.59%) Land $36,800 Building $116,700 | $153,500 (+15.59%) Land $36,800 Building $116,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,666.00 (+6.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $132,800 Land $31,800 Building $101,000 | $132,800 Land $31,800 Building $101,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,506.00 |
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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