Polk County property record for 5809 Kingman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,964 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,500 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,976 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7825-02-226-050 |
| Primary APN | 7825-02-226-050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,964 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,336 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,970 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5809 KINGMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 17F LOT 21 & ALL LOT 20 WAVELAND HILLS |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAVELAND HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 3001 |
The current owner of 5809 Kingman Ave bought it in October 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5809 KINGMAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00040176 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10793 / 0227 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413,400 Land $58,100 Building $355,300 | $413,400 Land $58,100 Building $355,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,976.00 | ||
| 2023 | $371,400 Land $51,300 Building $320,100 | $371,400 Land $51,300 Building $320,100 | |
| 2020 | $7,186.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5809 Kingman Ave 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 5809 Kingman 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 530 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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