Polk County property record for 2740 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,214 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,832 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-19-426-034 |
| Primary APN | 7923-19-426-034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,270 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,870 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,214 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2740 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 74F W 200F 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2740 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000083195 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061618 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2740 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4248 |
| Document Number | 0000061618 |
| Book / Page | 017664 / 000574 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 61618 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2740 E MADISON AVE DES MOINES IA 503174248, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4248 |
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 | $244,300 (+13.73%) Land $29,800 Building $214,500 | $244,300 (+13.73%) Land $29,800 Building $214,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,832.00 (-8.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $214,800 Land $25,800 Building $189,000 | $214,800 Land $25,800 Building $189,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,192.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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