Polk County property record for 417 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,721 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,326 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04894-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04894-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,721 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 417 E WALL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 63.2 F N 138 F LOT 14 SOUTH MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FREEDOM FINANCIAL BANK |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST NAT'L BK |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage SOUTH STORY BK&TR |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201850439 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17199 / 14 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019565 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 417 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5261 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201800080000 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17322/0974 |
| Instrument | 2018-00080000 |
| Name | FREEDOM FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 417 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5261 |
| Document Number | 0000041844 |
| Book / Page | 018125 / 000234 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 41844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503153909, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Document Number | 41845 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018125/000238 |
| Instrument | 41845 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 417 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5261 |
| Book / Page | 017199 / 000018 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 50441 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 417 E WALL AVE DES MOINES IA 503155261, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5261 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000050441 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017199/000018 |
| Instrument | 50441 |
| Name | SOUTH STORY BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HUXLEY, IA 50124 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 417 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5261 |
| Document Number | 0000050379 |
| Book / Page | 017198 / 000694 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 50379 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $48.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4291 BEAVER AVE DES MOINES IA 503103742, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3742 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 417 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5261 |
| Document Number | 0000014565 |
| Book / Page | 016610 / 000346 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14565 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $111,400 (+12.19%) Land $35,700 Building $75,700 | $111,400 (+12.19%) Land $35,700 Building $75,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,326.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $99,300 Land $31,300 Building $68,000 | $99,300 Land $31,300 Building $68,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,294.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 509 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 Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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