Polk County property record for 444 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,490 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,779 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,144 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-331-014 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-331-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,490 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,031 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Attic Area | 386 sqft |
| Basement Area | 541 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,779 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 402 sqft |
| Deck Area | 574 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 444 E JACKSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 14 & 15 BLK 12 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-10-331-014
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 444 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062173 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,300 (+16.53%) Land $17,800 Building $134,500 | $152,300 (+16.53%) Land $17,800 Building $134,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,144.00 (-4.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $130,700 Land $15,200 Building $115,500 | $130,700 Land $15,200 Building $115,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,234.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530042001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 196 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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