Polk County property record for 4133 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,144 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.677 acres (29,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,026 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-126-010 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-126-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,310 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 484 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 494 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,500 sqft (0.677 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 295 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4133 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 100 F E 596 F S 295 F N 320 F N 24 A E 36 A NW 1/4 SEC 28-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 28-79-23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
4133 E Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2017.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4133 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0016461834 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16461 / 834 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000089881 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4133 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8115 |
| Document Number | 0000089881 |
| Book / Page | 016461 / 000834 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 89881 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $327.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4133 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503178115, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8115 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $349,700 Land $62,000 Building $287,700 | $349,700 Land $62,000 Building $287,700 | |
| 2024 | $6,026.00 | ||
| 2023 | $310,400 Land $54,100 Building $256,300 | $310,400 Land $54,100 Building $256,300 | |
| 2020 | $5,774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4133 E Douglas 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 4133 E Douglas 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 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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