Polk County property record for 419 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,386 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Foreclosure Apr 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01141-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01141-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,480 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 419 E GRAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 55F N 1/2 LT 62 CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1620 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2837 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2024 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042280 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Property Address | 419 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1743 |
| Document Number | 0000028385 |
| Book / Page | 19820 / 520 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00028385 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1620 8TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2837 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 419 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1743 |
| Document Number | 0000042281 |
| Book / Page | 18492 / 399 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-00042281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 419 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1743 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 419 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1743 |
| Document Number | 0000042280 |
| Book / Page | 18492 / 397 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-00042280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 419 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1743 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 419 E GRAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1743 |
| Document Number | 0000040426 |
| Book / Page | 018118 / 000455 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 40426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 419 E GRAY ST DES MOINES IA 503151743, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1743 |
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 | $130,800 (+7.83%) Land $23,800 Building $107,000 | $130,800 (+7.83%) Land $23,800 Building $107,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,386.00 (+9.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $121,300 Land $21,700 Building $99,600 | $121,300 Land $21,700 Building $99,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,186.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 430 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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