Polk County property record for 513 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,622 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/00104-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/00104-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,946 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 290 sqft |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,350 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Deck Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 513 E HOLCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-5029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 25F-N 132F LOT 4 ARTHUR AVENUE HTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 070/00104-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Oct 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| May 01, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 01, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 01, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00077181 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17311 / 55 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 513 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Document Number | 0000131886 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18914/550 |
| Instrument | 2021-00131886 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 513 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Document Number | 0000043498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18133/1 |
| Instrument | 2020-00043498 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 343 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 01, 2019 |
| Property Address | 513 E HOLCOMB AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Document Number | 0000077181 |
| Book / Page | 017311 / 000055 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 77181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $203.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 513 E HOLCOMB AVE DES MOINES IA 503135029, DES MOINES, IA 50313-5029 |
| Document Number | 77183 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 01, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017311/000059 |
| Instrument | 77183 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2049 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 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 | $2,622.00 Homeowner's exemption | $159,500 (+13.28%) Land $23,900 Building $135,600 | $159,500 (+13.28%) Land $23,900 Building $135,600 |
| 2024 | $2,622.00 (+6.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $140,800 Land $20,700 Building $120,100 | $140,800 Land $20,700 Building $120,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,462.00 |
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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