Polk County property record for 606 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,221 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,500 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,620 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Second Mortgage Mar 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-452-021 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-452-021 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,221 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 606 E DUNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 27 & ALL LOT 28 BLK 23 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
606 E Dunham Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 606 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREATER IOWA CU |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000090461 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13881 / 0029 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023117 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 606 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000060284 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19204/142 |
| Instrument | 2022-00060284 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2037 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 606 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000023117 |
| Book / Page | 19036 / 811 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00023117 |
| 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 | 606 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 606 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000015154 |
| Book / Page | 18999 / 882 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00015154 |
| 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 | 606 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1419 |
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 | $208,800 Land $22,200 Building $186,600 | $208,800 Land $22,200 Building $186,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,620.00 | ||
| 2023 | $180,300 Land $18,900 Building $161,400 | $180,300 Land $18,900 Building $161,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,492.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 606 E Dunham Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 606 E Dunham Ave is low, with 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 | 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 430 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 | 300 / 20 |
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