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4224 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4224 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$74,500 (Sep 1997)
Tax Bill$3,856 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-21-402-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-21-402-030
Alternative APN
  • 060/08415-068-032

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,752 sqft
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Basement Area912 sqft
Finished Basement120 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4224 E MADISON AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4524
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 12 VICTORIA PARK PLAZA PLAT 1
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionVICTORIA PARK PLAZA PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract101

Owner

4224 E Madison Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1997.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4224 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4524
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 26, 1997 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 26, 1997
Deed Document Number024901
Deed Book / Page0000007733 / 0000000086
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 5, 2020
Property Address4224 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4524
Document Number0000093295
Book / Page017814 / 000265
Instrument DateApr 24, 2020
Instrument93295
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$232.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4224 E MADISON AVE DES MOINES IA 503174524, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4524

Mortgage

Document Number93297
DateMay 5, 2020
Book Page017814/000269
Instrument93297
Lender
NameIOWA BANKERS MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressJOHNSTON, IA 50131
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 4, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$229,100 Land $40,700 Building $188,400$229,100 Land $40,700 Building $188,400
2024$3,856.00
2023$202,300 Land $35,500 Building $166,800$202,300 Land $35,500 Building $166,800
2020$3,728.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4224 E Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 32 flood claims nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 14 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims32 (2010–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA13 of 32
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 2026 · 12 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jul 2018 · 17 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 3 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 4224 E Madison Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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