Polk County property record for 4123 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,540 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00849-055-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00849-055-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,304 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,839 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4123 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 56 & E 2F LOT 57 CASTALIA PLAZA |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTALIA PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 56,57 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
4123 E Madison Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8310 SKY VIEW CIR, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8531 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201832100 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17119 / 729 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000198980 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4123 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4521 |
| Document Number | 0000032100 |
| Book / Page | 017119 / 000729 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 32100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $176.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8310 SKY VIEW CIR WEST DES MOINES IA 502668531, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8531 |
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 | $203,600 Land $41,000 Building $162,600 | $203,600 Land $41,000 Building $162,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,540.00 | ||
| 2023 | $179,900 Land $35,800 Building $144,100 | $179,900 Land $35,800 Building $144,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,518.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4123 E Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 32 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 4123 E Madison Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 505 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.
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