Polk County property record for 500 E County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,194 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,496 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-34-451-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-34-451-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,194 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 131 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 500 E COUNTY LINE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-6875 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 131.75 F W 164.75 F N 85 F S 118 F SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 34-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 34-78-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: Polk County records, as of December 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 500 E COUNTY LINE RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-6875 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000069543 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 500 E COUNTY LINE RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-6875 |
| Document Number | 0000069543 |
| Book / Page | 20339 / 817 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00069543 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $335.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 500 E COUNTY LINE RD, DES MOINES, IA 50320-6875 |
| Document Number | 0000069544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00069544 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
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 | $207,400 (+12.47%) Land $38,100 Building $169,300 | $207,400 (+12.47%) Land $38,100 Building $169,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,496.00 (+12.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $184,400 Land $33,400 Building $151,000 | $184,400 Land $33,400 Building $151,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,096.00 |
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
| 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.
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 | 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 315 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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