Polk County property record for 5545 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.726 acres (31,624 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $309,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03748-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03748-017-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,436 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Hardboard |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,624 sqft (0.726 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 285 ft deep x 111 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 884 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5545 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 FINI ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FINI ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5545 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202548786 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20240 / 482 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000122363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 5545 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000122981 |
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| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18872/674 |
| Instrument | 2021-00122981 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WAUKESHA, WI 53186 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5545 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8045 |
| Document Number | 0000122363 |
| Book / Page | 18870 / 88 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00122363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 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 | 5545 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8045 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5545 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8045 |
| Document Number | 201900099299 |
| Book / Page | 17844 / 833 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00099299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $384.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5545 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8045 |
| Document Number | 201900099301 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00099301 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5545 E DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8045 |
| Document Number | 0000049377 |
| Book / Page | 017610 / 000902 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 49377 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1509 BALTIMORE DR AMES IA 500108783, AMES, IA 50010-8783 |
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 | $6,398.00 | $333,900 (+6.78%) Land $84,900 Building $249,000 | $333,900 (+6.78%) Land $84,900 Building $249,000 |
| 2024 | $6,398.00 (+19.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $312,700 Land $78,600 Building $234,100 | $312,700 Land $78,600 Building $234,100 | |
| 2020 | $5,356.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 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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