Polk County property record for 4256 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.712 acres (31,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,500 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,742 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-278-018 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-278-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 31,020 sqft (0.712 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001410007000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4256 E 46TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 8 FINNEY ACRES |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FINNEY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4256 E 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 022506 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8318 / 0068 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4256 E 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000077961 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16879/0659 |
| Instrument | 2017-00077961 |
| Name | IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2028 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $319,500 (+9.83%) Land $35,600 Building $283,900 | $319,500 (+9.83%) Land $35,600 Building $283,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,742.00 (+4.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $290,900 Land $32,000 Building $258,900 | $290,900 Land $32,000 Building $258,900 | |
| 2020 | $5,484.00 |
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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