4044 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4044 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.146 acres (6,350 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$97,500 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,738 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale Sep 2026 Construction Loan + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`070/01212-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`070/01212-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792422433014`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	624 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,438 sqft
1st Floor Area	624 sqft
Basement Area	624 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1914
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,350 sqft (0.146 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	302 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4044 2ND AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50313-3508
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 479 COLLEGE PARK
Legal Subdivision	COLLEGE PARK
Legal Lot Number	479
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	DES MOINES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	400

Owner

4044 2nd Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2026.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	4044 2ND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3508
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 15, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Sep 11, 2026	Affidavit, Transfer · Construction Mortgage LITTLE BANK
May 12, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Dec 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit LEGACY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202238505
Deed Book / Page	19106 / 198
Last Transfer Date	Sep 4, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000056599
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2026
Property Address	4044 2ND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3508
Document Number	0000057038
Book / Page	20658 / 293
Instrument Date	Sep 9, 2026
Instrument	202657038
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership

September 2026: Affidavit, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 11, 2026
Property Address	4044 2ND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3508
Document Number	0000056599
Book / Page	20656 / 15
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2026
Instrument	202656599
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4044 2ND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3508

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056601,
Date	Sep 11, 2026
Book Page	20656/19
Instrument	202656601

Lender

Name	LITTLE BANK

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	6 Months
Due	Mar 10, 2027

Interest

Rate	18%
Max Rate	-1%

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	May 12, 2022
Property Address	4044 2ND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3508
Document Number	0000038505
Book / Page	19106 / 198
Instrument Date	May 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-00038505
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 23, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$155.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4044-2ND AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3508

Mortgage

Document Number	0000038507
Date	May 12, 2022
Instrument	2022-00038507

Lender

Name	LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	May 6, 2042

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2021
Property Address	4044 2ND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3508
Document Number	0000133061
Book / Page	18919 / 924
Instrument Date	Dec 10, 2021
Instrument	2021-00133061
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 23, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$99.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2203 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5305

Mortgage

Document Number	0000133063
Date	Dec 22, 2021
Instrument	2021-00133063

Lender

Name	LEGACY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	480 Months
Due	Dec 16, 2061

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4044 2nd Ave was $1,738, up 2% from the year before.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,738.00 (+2%)	$99,700 Land $25,900 Building $73,800	$99,700 Land $25,900 Building $73,800
2024	$1,704.00
2023		$86,600 Land $22,500 Building $64,100	$86,600 Land $22,500 Building $64,100
2020	$1,076.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4044 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 4044 2nd Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 750 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	8,000 / 8,000
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

May also be available: AT&T.

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