Polk County property record for 504 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,506 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale Nov 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00640-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00640-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,338 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 628 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 504 E JACKSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 LT 13 & ALL LT 12 BLK 18 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 020/00640-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 504 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 08, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202549625 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20244 / 507 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 504 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1326 |
| Document Number | 0000054926 |
| Book / Page | 017218 / 000033 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 54926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $88.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 504 E JACKSON AVE DES MOINES IA 503151326, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1326 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 08, 2018 |
| Property Address | 504 E JACKSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1326 |
| Document Number | 0000036810 |
| Book / Page | 017140 / 000128 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36810 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $130.24 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 504 E JACKSON AVE DES MOINES IA 503151326, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1326 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,100 (+23.31%) Land $22,100 Building $135,000 | $157,100 (+23.31%) Land $22,100 Building $135,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,506.00 (+16.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $127,400 Land $18,900 Building $108,500 | $127,400 Land $18,900 Building $108,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,146.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 196 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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