4344 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4344 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size0.269 acres (11,698 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$299,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$4,140 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN060/07934-400-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/07934-400-019
Alternative APN
  • 792322151009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,950 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,582 sqft
1st Floor Area692 sqft
Upper Floors Area758 sqft
Basement Area692 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft
Unfinished Basement192 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2017
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2017
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,698 sqft (0.269 acres)
Lot Width65 ft Width
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area48 sqft
Deck Area300 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4344 E 48TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4862
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 19 SUMMERSFIELD PLAT 3
Legal SubdivisionSUMMERSFIELD PLAT 3
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDELAWARE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2051
Census Tract10602

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of May 29, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4344 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 22, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Jun 22, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PREMIER LENDING ALLIANCE
May 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU
May 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202332153
Deed Book / Page19516 / 102
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 22, 2026
Property Address4344 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862
Document Number0000030025
Book / Page20528 / 454
Instrument DateMay 15, 2026
Instrument202630025
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants, 205
Address4344 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862

Mortgage

Document Number0000030025,
DateMay 22, 2026
Book Page20528/454
Instrument202630025
Lender
NameAMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6.3%
Max Rate-1%

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 22, 2023
Property Address4344 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862
Document Number0000032153
Book / Page19516 / 102
Instrument DateJun 15, 2023
Instrument2023-00032153
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$477.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address4344 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862

Mortgage

Document Number0000032154
DateJun 22, 2023
Instrument2023-00032154
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2053

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4344 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000024128
DateMar 28, 2022
Book Page19041/369
Instrument2022-00024128
Lender
NamePREMIER LENDING ALLIANCE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressJOHNSTON, IA 50131
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4344 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862
Document Number0000092008
Instrument DateMay 29, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address4344 E 48TH ST DES MOINES IA 503174862, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862

Mortgage

Document Number0000092008
DateMay 30, 2018
Book Page016938/000664
Instrument92008
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 29, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.87%

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4344 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862
Document Number0000097824
Instrument DateMay 29, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address4344 E 48TH ST DES MOINES IA 503174862, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4862

Mortgage

Document Number0000097824
DateJun 18, 2018
Book Page016964/000698
Instrument97824
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50704
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJun 17, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictSoutheast Polk Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$319,600 (+7.46%) Land $73,700 Building $245,900$319,600 (+7.46%) Land $73,700 Building $245,900
2024$4,140.00 (+357.96%)
2023$297,400 (+19.73%) Land $68,200 Building $229,200$297,400 (+19.73%) Land $68,200 Building $229,200
2022$248,400 Land $58,700 Building $189,700
2021$248,400 Land $58,700 Building $189,700
2020$904.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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