Polk County property record for 4704 E Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,926 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jun 2022 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-22-152-010 |
| Primary APN | 7923-22-152-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,360 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,988 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Width | 55 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4704 E MERCED ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 35 SUMMERSFIELD PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMERSFIELD PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
The current owner of 4704 E Merced St bought it in August 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4704 E MERCED ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-00015526 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14399 / 0557 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4704 E MERCED ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4723 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000062222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18224/182 |
| Instrument | 2020-00062222 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 4704 E MERCED ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4723 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000053136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19171/409 |
| Instrument | 2022-00053136 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2037 |
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 | $283,100 Land $67,200 Building $215,900 | $283,100 Land $67,200 Building $215,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,926.00 | ||
| 2023 | $264,700 Land $62,200 Building $202,500 | $264,700 Land $62,200 Building $202,500 | |
| 2020 | $5,046.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4704 E Merced St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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.
Wildfire risk around 4704 E Merced 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 233 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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