Polk County property record for 4220 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Care Home (Retirement, Nursing, Convalescent) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 6,881 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.688 acres (30,005 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-451-029 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-451-029 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,881 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
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| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,005 sqft (0.688 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 400 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4220 E DOUGLAS AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8020 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Care Home (Retirement, Nursing, Convalescent) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOT 59 CAPITOL HEIGHTS REPLAT |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HEIGHTS REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 4980 S 118TH ST # A, A, OMAHA, NE 68137-2200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $681,000 (+7.92%) Land $69,100 Building $611,900 | $681,000 (+7.92%) Land $69,100 Building $611,900 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $631,000 Land $60,600 Building $570,400 | $631,000 Land $60,600 Building $570,400 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 215 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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