Polk County property record for 429 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,500 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,088 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Mar 2025 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/05292-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/05292-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 305 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 429 E LEACH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-3675 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 60F W 261F LOT 17 SUNNYCREST PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYCREST PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
429 E Leach Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 429 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3675 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20112012-00030139 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14020 / 887 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008215 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 429 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3675 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3675 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000006091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19715/212 |
| Instrument | 2024-00006091 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 429 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3675 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3675 |
| Document Number | 0000011265 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20064/34 |
| Instrument | 2025-00011265 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 4, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 429 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3675 |
| Document Number | 0000008215 |
| Book / Page | 19724 / 315 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00008215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 E LEACH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3675 |
| Document Number | 0000011340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00011340 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $236,200 Land $43,900 Building $192,300 | $236,200 Land $43,900 Building $192,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,088.00 | ||
| 2023 | $207,800 Land $38,200 Building $169,600 | $207,800 Land $38,200 Building $169,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 429 E Leach Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 429 E Leach Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 476 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 | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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