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442 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315 Property Records

Polk County property record for 442 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.279 acres (12,196 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$51,500 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$2,422 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Transfer
May 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-15-328-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-15-328-030
Alternative APN
  • 010/01230-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area784 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,456 sqft
1st Floor Area784 sqft
Basement Area672 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,196 sqft (0.279 acres)
Lot Dimensions84 ft deep x 145 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address442 E BROAD ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50315-2314
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description-EX W 120F- S 84.22F LOT 109 CRAWFORD PLACE
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionCRAWFORD PLACE
Legal Lot Number109
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract4300

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 Address208 23RD ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-6223
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
May 31, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000092425
Deed Book / Page016940 / 000408
Last Transfer DateMay 10, 2019
Transfer Doc0000079791
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 10, 2019
Property Address442 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2314
Document Number0000079791
Book / Page017322 / 000101
Instrument DateMay 10, 2019
Instrument79791
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address442 E BROAD ST DES MOINES IA 503152314, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2314

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 31, 2018
Property Address442 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2314
Document Number0000092425
Book / Page016940 / 000408
Instrument DateMay 25, 2018
Instrument92425
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 25, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$82.40
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address442 E BROAD ST DES MOINES IA 503152314, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2314

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$130,300 (+8.04%) Land $26,700 Building $103,600$130,300 (+8.04%) Land $26,700 Building $103,600
2024$2,422.00 (+11.31%)
2023$120,600 Land $24,400 Building $96,200$120,600 Land $24,400 Building $96,200
2020$2,176.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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		1,000 / 75
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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