Polk County property record for 400 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,286 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale May 2026 Sale + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00567-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00567-001-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 642 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 242 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LT 25 & ALL LT 26 BLK 12 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,26 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 020/00567-001-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 31, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 06, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Sep 09, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 09, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20254205 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20033 / 359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039375 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Number | 0000017427 |
| Book / Page | 20466 / 210 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00017427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 06, 2026 |
| Property Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Number | 0000025937 |
| Book / Page | 20508 / 147 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625937 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Number | 0000004205 |
| Book / Page | 20033 / 359 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00004205 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $333.60 |
| 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 | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Number | 0000004206 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00004206 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 09, 2024 |
| Property Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Number | 0000046439 |
| Book / Page | 19907 / 455 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00046439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $79.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3313 SW 33RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50321-1923 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Number | 0000012127 |
| Book / Page | 19742 / 634 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00012127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $47.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Document Number | 0000039375 |
| Book / Page | 19550 / 450 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00039375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,500 (+120.14%) Land $22,100 Building $160,400 | $182,500 (+120.14%) Land $22,100 Building $160,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,286.00 (-54.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $82,900 (+16.93%) Land $18,900 Building $64,000 | $82,900 (+16.93%) Land $18,900 Building $64,000 | |
| 2022 | $70,900 Land $16,800 Building $54,100 | ||
| 2021 | $70,900 Land $16,800 Building $54,100 | ||
| 2020 | $2,849.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530042001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 259 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: VFN Holdings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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