Polk County property record for 4398 E 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,357 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,949 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $956 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-21-227-005 |
| Primary APN | 7923-21-227-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,357 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,357 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,949 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 53 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4398 E 44TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-1209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 GROVER WOODS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROVER WOODS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4398 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00000022 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19687 / 768 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4398 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1209 |
| Document Number | 0000000022 |
| Book / Page | 19687 / 768 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000022 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 4398 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1209 |
| Document Number | 0000000023 |
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| Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19687/769 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000023 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4398 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1209 |
| Document Number | 0000059665 |
| Book / Page | 19201 / 210 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00059665 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $244.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6900 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000059666 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19201/211 |
| Instrument | 2022-00059666 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLIVE, IA 50325 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $288,400 (+156.81%) Land $66,200 Building $222,200 | $288,400 (+156.81%) Land $66,200 Building $222,200 | |
| 2024 | $956.00 | ||
| 2023 | $112,300 Land $46,800 Building $65,500 | $112,300 Land $46,800 Building $65,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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