Polk County property record for 453 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,952 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $905,500 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,548 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00605-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00605-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,952 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Width | 83 ft Width |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 453 E GRANGER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 & 15 BLK 14 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3161 SE 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2401 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202552589 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20258 / 887 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052589 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 453 E GRANGER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1318 |
| Document Number | 0000031383 |
| Book / Page | 18439 / 864 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00031383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 901 THOMAS BECK RD, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1064 |
| Document Number | 0000031384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00031384 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 453 E GRANGER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1318 |
| Document Number | 0000031382 |
| Book / Page | 18439 / 858 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00031382 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3017 PARK PLAZA DR, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2124 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,000 (+15.83%) Land $26,400 Building $123,600 | $150,000 (+15.83%) Land $26,400 Building $123,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,548.00 (-1.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,500 Land $22,500 Building $107,000 | $129,500 Land $22,500 Building $107,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,574.00 |
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 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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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 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 430 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 |
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