601 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 Property Records

Polk County property record for 601 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.41 acres (17,875 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,285,500 (Nov 2015)
Tax Bill	$3,490 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2026 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`010/00919-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`010/00919-000-000`
Alternative APN	`782422201007`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,040 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,960 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,040 sqft
Basement Area	1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	17,875 sqft (0.41 acres)
Lot Dimensions	143 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	880 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	601 E PARK AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50315-2446
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	-EX N 25F-E 125F LT 1 & N 64.33F E 125F LOT 2 COLE PLACE
Legal Subdivision	COLE PLACE
Legal Lot Number	1,2
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	4400

Owner

601 E Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2026.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 7, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION
Sep 15, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU
May 4, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU
Feb 7, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 15, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2015152812
Deed Book / Page	15800 / 4
Last Transfer Date	Sep 15, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000057277
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Oct 7, 2026
Property Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Document Number	0000061799
Book / Page	20681 / 413
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2026
Instrument	202661799
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061799,
Date	Oct 7, 2026
Book Page	20681/413
Instrument	202661799

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2026
Property Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Document Number	0000057277
Book / Page	20659 / 408
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2026
Instrument	202657277
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037746
Date	Apr 13, 2021
Book Page	18471/29
Instrument	2021-00037746

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	WATERLOO, IA 50704

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Apr 25, 2031

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000045907
Date	May 4, 2021
Book Page	18509/788
Instrument	2021-00045907

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	WATERLOO, IA 50704

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	May 3, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 E PARK AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2446
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006372
Date	Feb 7, 2025
Book Page	20042/917
Instrument	2025-00006372

Lender

Name	VERIDIAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Feb 20, 2035

Interest

Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 E Park Ave was $3,490.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,490.00	$203,100 Land $42,700 Building $160,400	$203,100 Land $42,700 Building $160,400
2024	$3,490.00
2023		$184,100 Land $38,000 Building $146,100	$184,100 Land $38,000 Building $146,100
2020	$3,292.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 E Park 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

Wildfire risk around 601 E Park 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 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.

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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	140 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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