Polk County property record for 409 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,620 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,196 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Release Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/02591-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/02591-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,382 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,620 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Canopy | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 409 43RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-2533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 55.2F LOT 2 & N 9.8F LOT 3 GREENWOOD COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENWOOD COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 43RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | Release of Agreement of Sale · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY CU |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202417814 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19770 / 378 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2008000139 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Release of Agreement of Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 409 43RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2533 |
| Document Number | 0000017814 |
| Book / Page | 19770 / 378 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00017814 |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $383.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 409 43RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2533 |
| Document Number | 0000017815 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19770/381 |
| Instrument | 2024-00017815 |
| Name | AFFINITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 475 NW HOFFMAN LN, DES MOINES, IA 50313 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 409 43RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2533 |
| Document Number | 0000039986 |
| Book / Page | 018116 / 000407 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 39986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $128.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 325 43RD ST DES MOINES IA 503122531, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2531 |
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 | $411,900 (+12.6%) Land $83,300 Building $328,600 | $411,900 (+12.6%) Land $83,300 Building $328,600 | |
| 2024 | $7,196.00 (-4.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $365,800 Land $73,100 Building $292,700 | $365,800 Land $73,100 Building $292,700 | |
| 2020 | $7,514.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1984–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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