Polk County property record for 4585 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,774 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,354 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-22-101-023 |
| Primary APN | 7923-22-101-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,774 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 19001533000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4585 E 46TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 57F- & -EX RD EAS COM NW COR SEC 22-79-23 THN E 30.33F S 33F TO POB THN E 34.25F SW 23.91F SWLY ALNG CRV 19.92F N |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENN ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4585 E 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00032645 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16687 / 0823 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,900 (+9.77%) Land $14,100 Building $84,800 | $98,900 (+9.77%) Land $14,100 Building $84,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,354.00 | ||
| 2023 | $90,100 Land $12,700 Building $77,400 | $90,100 Land $12,700 Building $77,400 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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