Polk County property record for 5204 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,500 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,054 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-251-006 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-251-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5204 SE 6TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 40 SHARON HILLS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHARON HILLS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
5204 SE 6th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5204 SE 6TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00032619 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19840 / 856 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $218,400 Land $32,100 Building $186,300 | $218,400 Land $32,100 Building $186,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,054.00 | ||
| 2023 | $201,900 Land $29,200 Building $172,700 | $201,900 Land $29,200 Building $172,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,720.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5204 SE 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 5204 SE 6th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 407 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 | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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