Polk County property record for 408 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.441 acres (19,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,680 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,678 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Mortgage Mar 2021 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00619-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00619-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,711 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,200 sqft (0.441 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 304 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 171 sqft |
| Deck Area | 285 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 408 E DUNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 28,29,30 & 31 BLK 14 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LEDERMAN BONDING COMPANY |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage IOWA ST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20042005-00031380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10754 / 844 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009498 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 408 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20028/985 |
| Instrument | 2025-00003182 |
| Name | LEDERMAN BONDING COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | 712 SYCAMORE ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 8 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 408 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000030288 |
| Book / Page | 018434 / 000012 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 30288 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3900 WESTOWN PKWY #100 WEST DES MOINES IA 502661054, 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-1054 |
| Document Number | 0000030288 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018434/000012 |
| Instrument | 30288 |
| Name | IOWA ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $107,000 (+11.69%) Land $31,300 Building $75,700 | $107,000 (+11.69%) Land $31,300 Building $75,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,678.00 (+3.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $95,800 Land $26,700 Building $69,100 | $95,800 Land $26,700 Building $69,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,626.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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