Polk County property record for 621 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,368 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00698-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00698-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,706 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 142 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 621 E GRANGER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 6 & 7 BLK 23 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
621 E Granger Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 621 E GRANGER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202294333 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19365 / 80 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078374 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 621 E GRANGER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1432 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 621 E GRANGER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1432 |
| Document Number | 0000005710 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20408/347 |
| Instrument | 2026-00005710 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 2, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 621 E GRANGER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1432 |
| Document Number | 0000094333 |
| Book / Page | 19365 / 80 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00094333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $343.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 621 E GRANGER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1432 |
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 | $213,800 Land $25,600 Building $188,200 | $213,800 Land $25,600 Building $188,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,368.00 | ||
| 2023 | $130,800 Land $21,800 Building $109,000 | $130,800 Land $21,800 Building $109,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,290.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 621 E Granger 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 621 E Granger 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
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 196 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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