Polk County property record for 4397 E 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,767 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $790 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/06071-300-006 |
| Primary APN | 060/06071-300-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,767 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 62 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4397 E 44TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 GROVER WOODS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROVER WOODS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4397 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| May 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252209 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20024 / 700 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4397 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000002209 |
| Book / Page | 20024 / 700 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00002209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $431.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4397 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1204 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000002210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00002210 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4397 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000022994 |
| Book / Page | 19471 / 761 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00022994 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $423.20 |
| 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 | 4397 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000022995 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00022995 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.37% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.37% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 12.3% |
| Document Number | 0000022996 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19471/784 |
| Instrument | 2023-00022996 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4397 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000006150 |
| Book / Page | 18960 / 119 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $804.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6900 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2520 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,900 (+12.27%) Land $69,300 Building $243,600 | $312,900 (+12.27%) Land $69,300 Building $243,600 | |
| 2024 | $790.00 | ||
| 2023 | $278,700 Land $61,100 Building $217,600 | $278,700 Land $61,100 Building $217,600 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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