Polk County property record for 454 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,300 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Line of Credit Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/03011-002-001 |
| Primary APN | 020/03011-002-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,880 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 454 E HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1373 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | BEG SW COR LOT 25 THN N 140F E 160F S 176.75F NWLY TO POB -EX E 80F MEAS ON N LN- LOT 25 OP W 1/2 S OF D M RIVER SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
454 E Hillside Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2706 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5218 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit UNITED BANK & TRUST |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer BANK IOWA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202286737 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19330 / 588 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 454 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1373 |
| Document Number | 0000086783 |
| Book / Page | 19330 / 709 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00086783 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2706 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5218 |
| Document Number | 0000086784 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00086784 |
| Name | UNITED BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 454 E HILLSIDE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1373 |
| Document Number | 0000026034 |
| Book / Page | 018412 / 000585 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 26034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,680.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6000 GRAND AVE DES MOINES IA 503121417, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1417 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 26036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 018412/000598 |
| Instrument | 26036 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1150 JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-5831 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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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 | $193,800 Land $27,000 Building $166,800 | $193,800 Land $27,000 Building $166,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,300.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,700 Land $23,000 Building $144,700 | $167,700 Land $23,000 Building $144,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 454 E Hillside Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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.
Wildfire risk around 454 E Hillside Ave is low, with 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 | 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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