Polk County property record for 4119 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 846 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-176-002 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-176-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 846 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 147 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4119 MATTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | LOTS 314-315 & 316 ELMWOOD PARK |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 314,315 315 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-33-176-002
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12130 NW 128TH ST, GRANGER, IA 50109-1200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00013119 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530019005, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025, other causes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 80 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Metronet Holdings, Lumen Technologies. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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