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4048 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4048 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.204 acres (8,925 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$110,500 (Jan 2009)
Tax Bill$3,856 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-21-327-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-21-327-016
Alternative APN
  • 060/00849-011-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area900 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,028 sqft
1st Floor Area900 sqft
Basement Area828 sqft
Finished Basement700 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,925 sqft (0.204 acres)
Lot Dimensions119 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4048 E MADISON AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4520
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 12 CASTALIA PLAZA
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionCASTALIA PLAZA
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract101

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address4048 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4520
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 30, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 30, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 27, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2009-00047195
Deed Book / Page12893 / 0165
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4048 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4520
Document Number0000069808
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4048 E MADISON AVE DES MOINES IA 503174520, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4520

Mortgage

Document Number0000069808
DateMar 12, 2018
Book Page016844/000826
Instrument69808
Lender
NameBANK OF THE WEST
TypeBank
AddressOMAHA, NE 68154
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 11, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$217,100 (+13.01%) Land $42,100 Building $175,000$217,100 (+13.01%) Land $42,100 Building $175,000
2024$3,856.00 (+2.17%)
2023$192,100 Land $36,700 Building $155,400$192,100 Land $36,700 Building $155,400
2020$3,774.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims32 (2010–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA13 of 32
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 2026 · 12 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 17 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 3 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.

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