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2748 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2748 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.216 acres (9,435 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$10,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$4,490 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale
Jul 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-19-426-035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-19-426-035
Alternative APN
  • 060/01605-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,560 sqft Total Area
Gross Area1,720 sqft
1st Floor Area1,560 sqft
Basement Area1,560 sqft
Finished Basement1,400 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,435 sqft (0.216 acres)
Lot Dimensions111 ft deep x 85 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area836 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Patio Area240 sqft
Canopy240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2748 E MADISON AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4248
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionW 85 F E 157 F LOT 197 DOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionDOUGLAS ACRES PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number197
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract201

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address2204 NASH DR, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2059
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2023Agreement of Sale, Transfer
Jul 3, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 25, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017-00000249
Deed Book / Page13290 / 0353
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2023: Agreement of Sale, Transfer

Document TypeAgreement of Sale
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 23, 2023
Property Address2748 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4248
Document Number0000044941
Book / Page19577 / 781
Instrument DateAug 17, 2023
Instrument2023-00044941
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2204 NASH DR, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2059

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 3, 2017
Property Address2748 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4248
Document Number0000000249
Book / Page016547 / 000827
Instrument DateJun 30, 2017
Instrument249
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$15.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4001 RIVER OAKS DR DES MOINES IA 503124640, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4640

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$254,100 (+13.59%) Land $33,600 Building $220,500$254,100 (+13.59%) Land $33,600 Building $220,500
2024$4,490.00 (+2.14%)
2023$223,700 (+23.12%) Land $29,000 Building $194,700$223,700 (+23.12%) Land $29,000 Building $194,700
2022$181,700 Land $25,400 Building $156,300
2021$181,700 Land $25,400 Building $156,300
2020$4,396.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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