Polk County property record for 4237 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,832 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07596-518-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07596-518-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 414 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Patio Area | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4237 HULL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICIA ANN ESTATES PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
4237 Hull Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Correction Deed NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20249573 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19730 / 390 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037934 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000000141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20383/929 |
| Instrument | 2026-00000141 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9700 W HIGGINS RD STE 300, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000009573 |
| Book / Page | 19730 / 390 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $383.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000009574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009574 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0000009574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19730/391 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009574 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9700 W HIGGINS RD STE 300, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000009572 |
| Book / Page | 19730 / 389 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000009572 |
| Book / Page | 19730 / 389 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000009573 |
| Book / Page | 19730 / 390 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $383.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000009574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009574 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000037934 |
| Book / Page | 19543 / 593 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00037934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000073250 |
| Book / Page | 017716 / 000325 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 73250 |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4237 HULL AVE DES MOINES IA 503174031, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4237 HULL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000094618 |
| Book / Page | 017386 / 000284 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 94618 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $317.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4237 HULL AVE DES MOINES IA 503174031, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4031 |
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 | $239,000 Land $44,000 Building $195,000 | $239,000 Land $44,000 Building $195,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,832.00 | ||
| 2023 | $212,300 (+16.2%) Land $38,600 Building $173,700 | $212,300 Land $38,600 Building $173,700 | |
| 2022 | $182,700 Land $34,500 Building $148,200 | ||
| 2021 | $182,700 Land $34,500 Building $148,200 | ||
| 2020 | $3,384.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4237 Hull Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 4237 Hull Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, Verizon.
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