Polk County property record for 4780 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 6.21 acres (270,899 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,336 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-16-400-003 |
| Primary APN | 7923-16-400-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,843 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 547 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 270,899 sqft (6.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 19000240001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4780 E 46TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-4725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 1404.5F N & 333F W OF SE COR OF SEC THN W 622.28F S 350F E 622.28F N 350F TO POB & BEG 1404.5F N & 33F W OF SE COR OF SEC |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 16-79-23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of December 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4780 E 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000072561 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4780 E 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000072561 |
| Book / Page | 20355 / 3 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00072561 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4780 E 46TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-4725 |
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 | $321,700 (+9.72%) Land $69,100 Building $252,600 | $321,700 (+9.72%) Land $69,100 Building $252,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,336.00 (-2.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $293,200 Land $62,000 Building $231,200 | $293,200 Land $62,000 Building $231,200 | |
| 2020 | $5,468.00 |
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 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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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