Polk County property record for 520 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 965 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $550 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,246 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-15-406-029 |
| Primary APN | 7824-15-406-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 965 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,930 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 965 sqft |
| Basement Area | 965 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,496 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 125 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 520 E BROAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-2417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 8F LOT 177 -EX S 3F- & LOTS 178 & 179 -EX S 3F- & W 3F LOT 180 -EX S 3F- JEFFERSON HEIGHTS REPLAT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | JEFFERSON HEIGHTS REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 177,180 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00045124 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18506 / 215 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 520 E BROAD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2417 |
| Document Number | 0000045124 |
| Book / Page | 18506 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-00045124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 ROBERT D RAY DR, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1813 |
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 | $189,900 Land $36,900 Building $153,000 | $189,900 Land $36,900 Building $153,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,246.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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