4355 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4355 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size0.27 acres (11,770 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$286,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$4,906 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-22-103-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-22-103-012
Alternative APN
  • 060/07934-400-014

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,410 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,220 sqft
1st Floor Area1,410 sqft
Basement Area1,410 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,770 sqft (0.27 acres)
Lot Dimensions214 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area30 sqft
Deck Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4355 E 48TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-4863
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 14 SUMMERSFIELD PLAT 3
Legal SubdivisionSUMMERSFIELD PLAT 3
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDELAWARE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2051
Census Tract10602

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4355 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4863
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 25, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESERVICES FINANCIAL LLC
Apr 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG
Nov 26, 2018Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020-00060509
Deed Book / Page18215 / 544
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 25, 2020
Property Address4355 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4863
Document Number202000060509
Book / Page18215 / 544
Instrument DateNov 16, 2020
Instrument2020-00060509
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$456.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4355 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4863

Mortgage

Document Number0000060511
DateNov 25, 2020
Book Page18215/548
Instrument2020-00060511
Lender
NameHOMESERVICES FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4355 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4863
Document Number0000085199
Instrument DateApr 3, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address4355 E 48TH ST DES MOINES IA 503174863, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4863

Mortgage

Document Number0000085199
DateApr 9, 2020
Book Page017773/000017
Instrument85199
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MTG
AddressHORSHAM, PA 19044
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 8, 2050

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 26, 2018
Property Address4355 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4863
Document Number201800040816
Book / Page17157 / 0330
Instrument DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument2018-00040816
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$397.60
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
Address4355 E 48TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4863

Mortgage

Document Number201800040818
DateNov 26, 2018
Instrument2018-00040818
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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$310,100 (+6.82%) Land $67,000 Building $243,100$310,100 (+6.82%) Land $67,000 Building $243,100
2024$4,906.00 (+511.72%)
2023$290,300 Land $62,000 Building $228,300$290,300 Land $62,000 Building $228,300
2020$802.00

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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 56 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
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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