Polk County property record for 437 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,634 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-380-017 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-380-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 256 sqft |
| Attic Area | 256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,280 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 437 E DUNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BOYDS PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYDS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 437 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00057093 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20279 / 900 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 437 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Document Number | 0000057093 |
| Book / Page | 20279 / 900 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $255.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 437 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Document Number | 0000057094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057094 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 437 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Document Number | 201600107575 |
| Book / Page | 16537 / 0109 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00107575 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $175.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 437 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1310 |
| Document Number | 201600107577 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16537/0113 |
| Instrument | 2016-00107577 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
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 | $150,900 (+15.02%) Land $28,300 Building $122,600 | $150,900 (+15.02%) Land $28,300 Building $122,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,634.00 (+3.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $131,200 Land $24,200 Building $107,000 | $131,200 Land $24,200 Building $107,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,548.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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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