Polk County property record for 4049 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 2,227 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,500 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $6,196 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-20-306-003 |
| Primary APN | 7924-20-306-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,227 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,277 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Canopy | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4049 43RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 WESTVIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTVIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 704 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 4049 43RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006927812 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $355,700 (+11.54%) Land $54,500 Building $301,200 | $355,700 (+11.54%) Land $54,500 Building $301,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,196.00 (+0.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $318,900 Land $48,800 Building $270,100 | $318,900 Land $48,800 Building $270,100 | |
| 2020 | $6,168.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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