5285 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310 Property Records

Polk County property record for 5285 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 4,242 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.664 acres (28,918 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$63,750 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$4,166 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Transfer Jun 2017 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`310/00693-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`310/00693-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792418376024`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	4,242 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,284 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,522 sqft
Basement Area	1,944 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Metal Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	28,918 sqft (0.664 acres)
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	70 sqft
Patio Area	132 sqft
Total Buildings	3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5285 MEREDITH DR
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50310-2957
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	GC
Legal Description	-EX RD- LT 155 PIEKENBROCK
Legal Subdivision	PIEKENBROCK
Legal Lot Number	155
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	WEBSTER
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	801

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	21173 330TH ST, ADEL, IA 50003-8456
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20172016-00099336
Deed Book / Page	16502 / 498
Prior Transfer Date	May 25, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000099338
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2017
Property Address	5285 MEREDITH DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2957
Document Number	0000099336
Book / Page	016502 / 000498
Instrument Date	May 30, 2017
Instrument	99336
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	21173 330TH ST ADEL IA 500038456, ADEL, IA 50003-8456

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2017
Property Address	5285 MEREDITH DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2957
Document Number	0000099329
Book / Page	016502 / 000484
Instrument Date	May 26, 2017
Instrument	99329
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	21173 330TH ST ADEL IA 500038456, ADEL, IA 50003-8456

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2017
Property Address	5285 MEREDITH DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2957
Document Number	0000099335
Book / Page	016502 / 000496
Instrument Date	May 26, 2017
Instrument	99335
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	21173 330TH ST ADEL IA 500038456, ADEL, IA 50003-8456

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2017
Property Address	5285 MEREDITH DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2957
Document Number	0000099337
Book / Page	016502 / 000500
Instrument Date	May 26, 2017
Instrument	99337
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	21173 330TH ST ADEL IA 500038456, ADEL, IA 50003-8456

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2017
Property Address	5285 MEREDITH DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2957
Document Number	0000099338
Book / Page	016502 / 000502
Instrument Date	May 25, 2017
Instrument	99338
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	21173 330TH ST ADEL IA 500038456, ADEL, IA 50003-8456

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Johnston Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$326,000 (+106.33%) Land $94,800 Building $231,200	$326,000 (+106.33%) Land $94,800 Building $231,200
2024	$4,166.00 (-10.94%)
2023		$158,000 Land $51,520 Building $106,480	$158,000 Land $51,520 Building $106,480
2020	$4,678.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2008)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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