Polk County property record for 609 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,327 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,590 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-458-003 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-458-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,327 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 609 E EDISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 25 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000090497 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025355 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 609 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000025355 |
| Book / Page | 20129 / 96 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00025355 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $178.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000025356 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00025356 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2055 |
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 | $103,400 (+15.66%) Land $13,300 Building $90,100 | $103,400 (+15.66%) Land $13,300 Building $90,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,590.00 (+1.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $89,400 Land $11,300 Building $78,100 | $89,400 Land $11,300 Building $78,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,564.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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