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602 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 Property Records

Polk County property record for 602 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,214 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,600 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$164,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$3,530 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Mortgage
Aug 2023 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN7824-10-452-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-10-452-010
Alternative APN
  • 020/00720-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,214 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,904 sqft
1st Floor Area1,214 sqft
Basement Area690 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,600 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 80 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area96 sqft
Deck Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address602 E DUNHAM AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50315-1419
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 29 & 30 BLK 23 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionCLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT
Legal Block23
Legal Lot Number29,30 30
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1044
Census Tract4200

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address6810 COBURN LN, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1242
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 13, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage
IDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSOCIATION
Aug 31, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
IDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSN
Nov 16, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC
Aug 10, 2021Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Aug 1, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Mar 28, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021-00120745
Deed Book / Page18862 / 36
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419

Mortgage

Document Number0000011687
DateMar 13, 2024
Book Page19740/770
Instrument2024-00011687
Lender
NameIDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSOCIATION
TypePrivate Party
Address565 W MYRTLE ST, BOISE, ID 83702
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term333 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419

Mortgage

Document Number0000046785
DateAug 31, 2023
Book Page19586/545
Instrument2023-00046785
Lender
NameIDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSN
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressBOISE, ID 83702
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term340 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 16, 2021
Property Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419
Document Number0000120745
Book / Page18862 / 36
Instrument DateNov 10, 2021
Instrument2021-00120745
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 8, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$261.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419

Mortgage

Document Number0000120747
DateNov 16, 2021
Instrument2021-00120747
Lender
NameHOMESERVICES LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

August 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 10, 2021
Property Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419
Document Number0000084811
Book / Page18693 / 419
Instrument DateJul 20, 2021
Instrument2021-00084811
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJul 8, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6810 COBURN LN, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1242

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 1, 2017
Property Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419
Document Number0000009373
Book / Page16587 / 0427
Instrument DateJul 10, 2017
Instrument2017-00009373
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 8, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount from Assessment
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419

Mortgage

Document Number0000009375
DateAug 1, 2017
Book Page16587/0431
Instrument2017-00009375
Lender
NameLINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2047

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 28, 2017
Property Address602 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419
Document Number0000080079
Book / Page016420 / 000165
Instrument DateMar 21, 2017
Instrument80079
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 6, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$85.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address602 E DUNHAM AVE DES MOINES IA 503151419, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$205,100 (+16.67%) Land $24,300 Building $180,800$205,100 (+16.67%) Land $24,300 Building $180,800
2024$3,530.00 (+7.2%)
2023$175,800 Land $20,700 Building $155,100$175,800 Land $20,700 Building $155,100
2020$3,293.00

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 ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims9 (1983–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 9
Most Recent ClaimAug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Sep 1993 · 5 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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		300 / 20

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