Polk County property record for 4321 Ashby Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,737 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,754 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-29-151-013 |
| Primary APN | 7924-29-151-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,737 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,213 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,117 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 926 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,980 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4321 ASHBY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-3541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 8 & 9 ORCHARD PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
4321 Ashby Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on File |
| Mailing Address | 4321 ASHBY AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 4 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037045 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $332,400 Land $71,500 Building $260,900 | $332,400 Land $71,500 Building $260,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,754.00 | ||
| 2023 | $296,800 Land $63,500 Building $233,300 | $296,800 Land $63,500 Building $233,300 | |
| 2020 | $5,804.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4321 Ashby Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 4321 Ashby 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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