Polk County property record for 4425 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 39 acres (1,698,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,386 (2020) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/09027-960-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/09027-960-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,915 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,131 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Attic Area | 685 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,698,840 sqft (39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 19000446001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4425 E DOUGLAS AVE |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NE 1/4 NE 1/4 LESS RD SEC 28-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 28-79-23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
4425 E Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of March 2, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4425 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0014835642 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013-00099024 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 4425 E Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 4425 E Douglas Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 215 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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