Polk County property record for 3518 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.453 acres (19,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,674 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/02169-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/02169-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 686 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 374 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,712 sqft (0.453 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 308 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3518 49TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-2632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 LOT 14 J N CASADYS OP |
| Legal Subdivision | J N CASADYS |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3518 49TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201942856 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17582 / 654 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3518 49TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2632 |
| Document Number | 0000042856 |
| Book / Page | 017582 / 000654 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 42856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $127.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3518 49TH ST DES MOINES IA 503102632, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2632 |
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 | $231,000 (+12.19%) Land $69,000 Building $162,000 | $231,000 (+12.19%) Land $69,000 Building $162,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,674.00 (-8.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $205,900 Land $61,200 Building $144,700 | $205,900 Land $61,200 Building $144,700 | |
| 2020 | $4,014.00 |
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 | 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 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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