Polk County property record for 518 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 826 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,500 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,090 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-379-046 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-379-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 826 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,652 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 826 sqft |
| Basement Area | 826 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 518 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 30F- W 44F E 89F LOTS 56, 57 & 58 EAST HIGHLAND PARK PLT 2 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST HIGHLAND PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,56,58 57 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
518 E Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AFFINITY CU |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00045292 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17592 / 0439 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 518 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4546 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 518 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4546 |
| Document Number | 0000060399 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19650/573 |
| Instrument | 2023-00060399 |
| Name | AFFINITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50313 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 518 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4546 |
| Document Number | 201900045292 |
| Book / Page | 17592 / 0439 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00045292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $184.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 518 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4546 |
| Document Number | 201900045294 |
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| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00045294 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $130,600 Land $23,200 Building $107,400 | $130,600 Land $23,200 Building $107,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,090.00 | ||
| 2023 | $114,300 Land $20,300 Building $94,000 | $114,300 Land $20,300 Building $94,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,508.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 518 E Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1990–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And 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.
The area around 518 E Douglas Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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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 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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