Polk County property record for 4200 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba |
| Lot Size | 0.446 acres (19,442 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $172 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7823-05-377-002 |
| Primary APN | 7823-05-377-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Lot Area | 19,442 sqft (0.446 acres) |
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| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 4200 SCOTT AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG SE COR THN NW 210.4F NELY 43.22F TO NE COR S 235.38F TO POB- LOT 38 ORP SEC 5-78-23 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 05-78-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
The current owner of 4200 Scott Ave acquired it in February 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2405 E 28TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6177 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074102 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $9,500 Land $9,500 | $9,500 Land $9,500 | |
| 2024 | $172.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,600 Land $8,600 | $8,600 Land $8,600 | |
| 2020 | $168.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4200 Scott Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 4200 Scott Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Nextlink.
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