4253 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4253 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.178 acres (7,750 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$10,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,712 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Transfer Sep 2019 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`060/07934-802-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060/07934-802-000`
Alternative APN	`792328201007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Building Area	1,504 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,268 sqft
1st Floor Area	824 sqft
Upper Floors Area	680 sqft
Basement Area	384 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,750 sqft (0.178 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	380 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-8019
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 2 SUNRISE ESTATES PLAT #1
Legal Subdivision	SUNRISE ESTATES PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	DELAWARE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	10602

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of August 11, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 30, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Sep 17, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK
Sep 6, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 6, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Aug 3, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202340977
Deed Book / Page	19558 / 588
Last Transfer Date	Jul 27, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000046900
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2026
Property Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019
Document Number	0000046900
Book / Page	20609 / 367
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2026
Instrument	202646900
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 31, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024583
Date	Sep 17, 2019
Book Page	17497/0975
Instrument	2019-00024583

Lender

Name	PEOPLES BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CLIVE, IA 50325

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 6, 2018
Property Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019
Document Number	0000019795
Book / Page	017067 / 000441
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2018
Instrument	19795
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 15, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$291.20
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA 503178019, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 6, 2018
Property Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019
Document Number	201800019796
Book / Page	17067 / 0442
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2018
Instrument	2018-00019796
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$298.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019

Mortgage

Document Number	201800019798
Date	Sep 6, 2018
Instrument	2018-00019798

Lender

Name	LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 3, 2023
Property Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019
Document Number	0000040977
Book / Page	19558 / 588
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2003
Instrument	2023-00040977
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$15.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4253 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8019

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,712.00 Homeowner's exemption	$258,400 (+12.2%) Land $42,600 Building $215,800	$258,400 (+12.2%) Land $42,600 Building $215,800
2024	$4,712.00 (+16.98%)
2023		$230,300 (+14.35%) Land $37,400 Building $192,900	$230,300 (+14.35%) Land $37,400 Building $192,900
2022		$201,400 Land $33,400 Building $168,000
2021			$201,400 Land $33,400 Building $168,000
2020	$4,028.00

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

Flood

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	1 in force

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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