Polk County property record for 4045 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $86,250 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,544 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/05680-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/05680-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 499 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4045 PLAINVIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 PLAIN VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAIN VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
4045 Plainview Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4045 PLAINVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122013-00029484 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14459 / 947 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020404 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $162,100 Land $36,300 Building $125,800 | $162,100 Land $36,300 Building $125,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,544.00 | ||
| 2023 | $146,800 Land $32,800 Building $114,000 | $146,800 Land $32,800 Building $114,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,678.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4045 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 4045 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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