Polk County property record for 429 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $906 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Line of Credit Apr 2023 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00095-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00095-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,200 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 429 E DUNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BOYDS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYDS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 4TH ST SW, A, LE MARS, IA 51031-1951 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202278979 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19293 / 686 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 429 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 4TH ST SW, LE MARS, IA 51031-1951 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000035190 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19852/885 |
| Instrument | 2024-00035190 |
| Name | BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 301 PLYMOUTH ST NW, LE MARS, IA 51031 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 429 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Document Number | 0000020104 |
| Book / Page | 19458 / 13 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00020104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 4TH ST SW STE A, A, LE MARS, IA 51031-1951 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 429 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Document Number | 0000078979 |
| Book / Page | 19293 / 686 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00078979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 4TH ST SW STE A, A, LE MARS, IA 51031-1951 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 429 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Document Number | 0000070448 |
| Book / Page | 19253 / 483 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00070448 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4191 2ND ST S, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301-3761 |
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 | $52,300 (+13.45%) Land $27,700 Building $24,600 | $52,300 (+13.45%) Land $27,700 Building $24,600 | |
| 2024 | $906.00 (-40.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $46,100 Land $23,600 Building $22,500 | $46,100 Land $23,600 Building $22,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,534.00 |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 430 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 |
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