Polk County property record for 4530 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,387 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $101,500 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,264 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-19-202-032 |
| Primary APN | 7924-19-202-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 664 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,387 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4530 50TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-2930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | S 32.5F LOT 39 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 5 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
The current owner of 4530 50th St bought it in December 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6877 CERES CIR, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1662 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010-00048560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13307 / 0475 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Johnston Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,100 Land $41,700 Building $147,400 | $189,100 Land $41,700 Building $147,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,264.00 | ||
| 2023 | $171,600 Land $37,200 Building $134,400 | $171,600 Land $37,200 Building $134,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,260.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4530 50th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4530 50th St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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