Polk County property record for 4120 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,481 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,734 (2011) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10006014000000 |
| Primary APN | 10006014000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,481 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 4120 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-3325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 10 FT LOT 11 & E 40 FT LOT 12 HAZELWOOD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
4120 Franklin Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2000.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 1, 2011
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4114 ALLISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3319 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 0085650658 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2010
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 4120 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 4120 Franklin 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 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 627 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink.
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