Polk County property record for 407 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $52,500 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,036 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/03063-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/03063-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 98 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,120 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 407 E HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1363 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 & E 35F LOT 3 OP OF LOT 14 OP OF W 1/2 SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
407 E Hillside Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 407 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 24, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062007-00042508 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11941 / 61 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000083826 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 407 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Document Number | 0000083825 |
| Book / Page | 017339 / 000756 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 83825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 407 E HILLSIDE AVE DES MOINES IA 503151363, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 407 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Document Number | 201800083826 |
| Book / Page | 17339 / 0758 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00083826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 407 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Document Number | 201800083595 |
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| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00083595 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 5, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.87% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 6.87% |
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 | $81,800 Land $27,700 Building $54,100 | $81,800 Land $27,700 Building $54,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,036.00 | ||
| 2023 | $70,100 Land $23,600 Building $46,500 | $70,100 Land $23,600 Building $46,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,384.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 407 E Hillside Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 risk around 407 E Hillside Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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