Polk County property record for 431 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,004 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00010-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00010-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 431 E HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1363 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 ALIBERS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | ALIBERS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
431 E Hillside Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4802 WAKONDA DR, NORWALK, IA 50211-1741 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201834574 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17130 / 298 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 431 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000053957 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18183/927 |
| Instrument | 2020-00053957 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 431 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Document Number | 0000034574 |
| Book / Page | 017130 / 000298 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $119.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 431 E HILLSIDE AVE DES MOINES IA 503151363, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Document Number | 34576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017130/000302 |
| Instrument | 34576 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 431 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
| Document Number | 0000034573 |
| Book / Page | 017130 / 000296 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 431 E HILLSIDE AVE DES MOINES IA 503151363, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1363 |
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 | $117,500 Land $16,200 Building $101,300 | $117,500 Land $16,200 Building $101,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,004.00 | ||
| 2023 | $101,900 Land $13,800 Building $88,100 | $101,900 Land $13,800 Building $88,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,038.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 431 E Hillside Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 431 E Hillside 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 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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