Polk County property record for 607 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,888 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00722-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00722-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,633 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 577 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 567 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 10 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 345 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 607 E DUNHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 20F LOT 2 &W 30F LOT 3 BLK 24 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 607 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202340428 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19555 / 627 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093494 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 607 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1420 |
| Document Number | 0000040428 |
| Book / Page | 19555 / 627 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00040428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $231.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 607 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1420 |
| Document Number | 0000040429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00040429 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 607 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1420 |
| Document Number | 0000004344 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 607 E DUNHAM AVE DES MOINES IA 503151420, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1420 |
| Document Number | 0000004344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017942/000904 |
| Instrument | 4344 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 607 E DUNHAM AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1420 |
| Document Number | 0000046186 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 607 E DUNHAM AVE DES MOINES IA 503151420, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1420 |
| Document Number | 0000046186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017180/000869 |
| Instrument | 46186 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2048 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $137,400 (+29.14%) Land $18,500 Building $118,900 | $137,400 (+29.14%) Land $18,500 Building $118,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,888.00 (+2.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,400 (+16.54%) Land $15,700 Building $90,700 | $106,400 (+16.54%) Land $15,700 Building $90,700 | |
| 2022 | $91,300 Land $14,000 Building $77,300 | ||
| 2021 | $91,300 Land $14,000 Building $77,300 | ||
| 2020 | $1,838.00 |
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 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.
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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