Polk County property record for 526 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,892 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/02820-084-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/02820-084-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,572 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 E WALL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 57 JORDAN PLACE PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | JORDAN PLACE PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
526 E Wall Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039814 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $226,200 Land $36,700 Building $189,500 | $226,200 Land $36,700 Building $189,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,892.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,300 Land $33,300 Building $175,000 | $208,300 Land $33,300 Building $175,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,880.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 E Wall Ave 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 526 E Wall Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 280 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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