Polk County property record for 454 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,803 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,634 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2024 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00607-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00607-000-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,568 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,803 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 712 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 16 & 17 BLK 14 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 202432237 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19838 / 809 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032235 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000032237 |
| Book / Page | 19838 / 809 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00032237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $255.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000032238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00032238 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.87% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.87% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 11.8% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000032236 |
| Book / Page | 19838 / 808 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00032236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000032235 |
| Book / Page | 19838 / 807 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00032235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000011386 |
| Book / Page | 017031 / 000839 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 454 E DUNHAM AVE DES MOINES IA 503151309, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1309 |
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 | $225,600 (+15.57%) Land $25,700 Building $199,900 | $225,600 (+15.57%) Land $25,700 Building $199,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,634.00 (-1.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $195,200 Land $21,900 Building $173,300 | $195,200 Land $21,900 Building $173,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,706.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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