Polk County property record for 4221 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,428 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/09090-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/09090-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 308 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 258 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4221 HICKMAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-3334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK B MARYLAND PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | MARYLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4221 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| May 19, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202629116 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20524 / 214 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 4, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4221 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4221 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3334 |
| Document Number | 0000095250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18742/86 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095250 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 8, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4221 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3334 |
| Document Number | 0000029116 |
| Book / Page | 20524 / 214 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.29116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $34,663.20 |
| 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 | 4221 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3334 |
| Document Number | 0000029117, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..29117 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4221 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4221 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3334 |
| Document Number | 202100095250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18742/86 |
| Instrument | 2021-00095250 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 8, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $4,428.00 (+2.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $255,100 (+10.53%) Land $43,300 Building $211,800 | $255,100 (+10.53%) Land $43,300 Building $211,800 |
| 2024 | $4,334.00 (-0.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $230,800 Land $38,900 Building $191,900 | $230,800 Land $38,900 Building $191,900 | |
| 2020 | $4,370.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 627 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink.
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