Polk County property record for 5 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,576 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,400 (Jul 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $3,828 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-22-353-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-22-353-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 116 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 E EMMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 23 SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT NO 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
5 E Emma Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1991.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006411595 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5 E EMMA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4160 |
| Document Number | 0000091314 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 30521 645TH AVE MAXWELL IA 501618642, MAXWELL, IA 50161-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000091314 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016935/000693 |
| Instrument | 91314 |
| Name | VISIONBANK OF IA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010-8058 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $248,200 Land $38,400 Building $209,800 | $248,200 Land $38,400 Building $209,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,828.00 | ||
| 2023 | $223,000 Land $33,900 Building $189,100 | $223,000 Land $33,900 Building $189,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,116.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 E Emma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5 E Emma Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 459 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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