Polk County property record for 4026 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,500 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,500 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-06-107-015 |
| Primary APN | 7824-06-107-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,050 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,197 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4026 PLAINVIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 52.5F W 54.5F S 40.3F LOT 43 & E 52.5F W 54.5F N 59.3F LOT 44 FAGEN PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAGEN PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,44 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
4026 Plainview Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4301 BOYD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4087 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 052868 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8087 / 0950 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $202,500 Land $38,100 Building $164,400 | $202,500 Land $38,100 Building $164,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,500.00 | ||
| 2023 | $184,600 Land $34,500 Building $150,100 | $184,600 Land $34,500 Building $150,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,380.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4026 Plainview Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 4026 Plainview Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 586 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink.
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