Polk County property record for 5371 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.876 acres (38,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $142,500 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,884 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/09027-900-001 |
| Primary APN | 060/09027-900-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,596 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,136 sqft (0.876 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 231 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 197 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5371 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 10 RDS N 16 RDS NE 1/4 NE 1/4 LESS RD SEC 27-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 27-79-23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5371 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00005127 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11170 / 181 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000067097 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5371 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8041 |
| Document Number | 0000067097 |
| Book / Page | 19237 / 464 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-00067097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5371 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8041 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Southeast Polk Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $218,400 (+6.85%) Land $88,900 Building $129,500 | $218,400 (+6.85%) Land $88,900 Building $129,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,884.00 (+13.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $204,400 Land $82,300 Building $122,100 | $204,400 Land $82,300 Building $122,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,424.00 |
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 · 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 | 1 in force |
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.
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 | 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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