Polk County property record for 504 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Care Home (Retirement, Nursing, Convalescent) |
|---|---|
| Details | 37,249 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 2.47 acres (107,974 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,500 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,020 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/02136-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/02136-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 80 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 37,249 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,392 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 107,974 sqft (2.47 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 504 E HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4738 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Care Home (Retirement, Nursing, Convalescent) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A BK 12405 PG 552 BEG SE CORNER LOT 14 BOYDS PLACE THN SE 249.23F TO SE CORNER LOT 10 BOYDS PLACE SE 90.2F SW 435.17F TO N ROW LN E COLUMBUS AVE NW 180.31F N 178.33F NW 160F TO E LN LOT 32 BOYDS PLACE N 216.08F TO POB BEING PART LOT 3 SEVASTOP |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 10-78-24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
504 E Hillside Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3512 INGERSOLL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3407 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072008-00039475 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12445 / 323 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2008000394 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 504 E Hillside Ave was $4,020.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $4,020.00 | $76,800 Land $76,000 Building $800 | $76,800 Land $76,000 Building $800 |
| 2024 | $4,020.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,500 Land $146,000 Building $30,500 | $176,500 Land $146,000 Building $30,500 | |
| 2020 | $4,702.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 504 E Hillside Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 504 E Hillside Ave is low, with 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 | 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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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