Polk County property record for 5151 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 317 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,094 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-27-201-065 |
| Primary APN | 7923-27-201-065 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 317 sqft |
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| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
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| Lot Area | 11,801 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Width | 80 ft Width |
| Sewer | Septic |
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| Street Address | 5151 E DOUGLAS AVE |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL D BK 12663 PG 344 BEG NE COR LOT 6 BROOK RUN VILLAGE PLT 1 THN E 80F S 151.91F TO S LN OL Y BROOK RUN VILLAGE PLT 1 NW |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 27-79-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5141 NE 38TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8037 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00037057 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19539 / 342 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5151 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000037057 |
| Book / Page | 19539 / 342 |
| Map Reference | MB 12663 PG 344 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00037057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $54.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5141 NE 38TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8037 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,700 (+7.85%) Land $57,200 Building $500 | $57,700 (+7.85%) Land $57,200 Building $500 | |
| 2024 | $1,094.00 (+11.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $53,500 Land $53,000 Building $500 | $53,500 Land $53,000 Building $500 | |
| 2020 | $980.00 |
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 | 1 in force |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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