Polk County property record for 314 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 390 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.506 acres (22,032 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $496 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01254-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01254-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,032 sqft (0.506 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 360 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 314 E CRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 61.245F LOT 125 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9444 SWITCHGRASS TRL, NORWALK, IA 50211-9427 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003151778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9919 / 393 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031808 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 314 E CRESTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1962 |
| Document Number | 0000099286 |
| Book / Page | 016970 / 000998 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 99286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13114 TANGLEWOOD DR URBANDALE IA 503232476, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2476 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $27,600 (+9.52%) Land $27,600 | $27,600 (+9.52%) Land $27,600 | |
| 2024 | $496.00 (+6.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $25,200 Land $25,200 | $25,200 Land $25,200 | |
| 2020 | $464.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 322 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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