Polk County property record for 5280 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.028 acres (1,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,466 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-19-126-013 |
| Primary APN | 7924-19-126-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,138 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 578 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,250 sqft (0.028 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5280 MEREDITH DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-2994 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT 36 NORTHWOODS TOWNHOMES |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWOODS TOWNHOMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
5280 Meredith Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5280 MEREDITH DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2994 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 035977 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8353 / 0614 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | Johnston Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168,300 Land $27,000 Building $141,300 | $168,300 Land $27,000 Building $141,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,466.00 | ||
| 2023 | $145,900 Land $23,100 Building $122,800 | $145,900 Land $23,100 Building $122,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,024.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5280 Meredith Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5280 Meredith Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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