Polk County property record for 506 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,807 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,500 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,760 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00101-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00101-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,807 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 506 E HOLCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-5029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 25 F ST- LOT 3 ARTHUR AVENUE HTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20072008-00025993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12383 / 596 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067743 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 506 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Document Number | 0000033475 |
| Book / Page | 20544 / 811 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 506 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 506 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Document Number | 0000016815 |
| Book / Page | 20463 / 50 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00016815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 506 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
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 | $171,300 (+13.59%) Land $34,600 Building $136,700 | $171,300 (+13.59%) Land $34,600 Building $136,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,760.00 (+12.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $150,800 Land $30,000 Building $120,800 | $150,800 Land $30,000 Building $120,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,458.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 678 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
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