4402 E 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4402 E 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 2021
Lot Size0.124 acres (5,408 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$273,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$974 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Mortgage
Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-21-227-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-21-227-004
Alternative APN
  • 060/06071-300-027

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,350 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,350 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2021
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,408 sqft (0.124 acres)
Lot Dimensions104 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area20 sqft
Patio Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4402 E 44TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-1208
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 27 GROVER WOODS PLAT 1
Legal SubdivisionGROVER WOODS PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDELAWARE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2046
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 Address4402 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1208
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 3, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Mar 31, 2022Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022-00025338
Deed Book / Page19046 / 757
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address4402 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1208
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4402 W 44TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50317

Mortgage

Document Number0000014879
DateApr 3, 2023
Book Page19433/936
Instrument2023-00014879
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term348 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 31, 2022
Property Address4402 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1208
Document Number0000025338
Book / Page19046 / 757
Instrument DateMar 30, 2022
Instrument2022-00025338
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$436.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4402 E 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1208

Mortgage

Document Number0000025340
DateMar 31, 2022
Instrument2022-00025340
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

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$298,300 (+12.27%) Land $67,500 Building $230,800$298,300 (+12.27%) Land $67,500 Building $230,800
2024$974.00
2023$265,700 Land $59,500 Building $206,200$265,700 Land $59,500 Building $206,200

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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 66 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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