Polk County property record for 4255 E 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,315 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,484 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/00780-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/00780-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,512 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 46,315 sqft (1.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 295 ft deep x 157 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4255 E 44TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 CAPITOL HEIGHTS NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HEIGHTS NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4255 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00028240 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15289 / 376 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025960 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4255 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4635 |
| Document Number | 0000025960 |
| Book / Page | 20508 / 244 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4255 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4635 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000025961, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625961 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4255 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4635 |
| Document Number | 0000026179 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5725 NW TORGERSON DR DES MOINES IA 50310, DES MOINES, IA 50310 |
| Document Number | 0000026179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017094/000417 |
| Instrument | 26179 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2048 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,900 (+10.4%) Land $40,800 Building $96,100 | $136,900 (+10.4%) Land $40,800 Building $96,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,484.00 (+2.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $124,000 Land $36,600 Building $87,400 | $124,000 Land $36,600 Building $87,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,428.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 94% of the US · lower than 65% 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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