Polk County property record for 4285 E 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.819 acres (35,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,344 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-278-006 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-278-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,700 sqft (0.819 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 295 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19000665000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4285 E 44TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 CAPITOL HEIGHTS NO 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HEIGHTS NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4285 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-00031278 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14468 / 0265 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4285 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4635 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI US INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17175/0691 |
| Instrument | 2018-00045019 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4285 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4635 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI US INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045761 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17179/0044 |
| Instrument | 2018-00045761 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 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 | $155,000 (+9.77%) Land $37,200 Building $117,800 | $155,000 (+9.77%) Land $37,200 Building $117,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,344.00 (+5.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $141,200 Land $33,400 Building $107,800 | $141,200 Land $33,400 Building $107,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,222.00 |
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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