Polk County property record for 509 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,842 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00105-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00105-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 741 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 291 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 509 E HOLCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-5029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 160 F- & -EX N 25 F- LOT 5 ARTHUR AVENUE HTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 070/00105-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 01, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 01, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00173525 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15884 / 963 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 509 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Document Number | 202100076970 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18656/460 |
| Instrument | 2021-00076970 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 509 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000010403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17971/743 |
| Instrument | 2020-00010403 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified May 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 | $175,800 (+13.49%) Land $26,100 Building $149,700 | $175,800 (+13.49%) Land $26,100 Building $149,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,842.00 (+12.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $154,900 Land $22,600 Building $132,300 | $154,900 Land $22,600 Building $132,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,530.00 |
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 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
Based on FCC filings for 678 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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