Polk County property record for 401 Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,379 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,815 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $49,500 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,076 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/03542-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/03542-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,379 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,609 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 827 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 552 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 230 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,815 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 BROAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-2336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX BROAD ST LYG S OF LN BEG 36.3F N OF SE COR THN SW 55F TO PT 20F N OF S LN W TO PT 20F N OF SW COR- & -EX N 165F- E85F MEAS ON N LN LOT 21 MORRIS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | MORRIS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 465 NE CARDINAL LN, WAUKEE, IA 50263-9534 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201291425 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14286 / 92 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200600008155 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $231,700 (+11.82%) Land $43,200 Building $188,500 | $231,700 (+11.82%) Land $43,200 Building $188,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,076.00 (+5.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $207,200 Land $38,000 Building $169,200 | $207,200 Land $38,000 Building $169,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,878.00 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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: CenturyLink.
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