Polk County property record for 6503 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,918 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.349 acres (15,219 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,448 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7925-25-378-035 |
| Primary APN | 7925-25-378-035 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,918 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,768 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 157 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,219 sqft (0.349 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 6503 HICKMAN RD |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50322-4904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | -EX S 1.9F- E 90 F W 571 F S 173 F LOT 12 WESTOVER |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTOVER |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6503 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50322-4904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SCALE BANK |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-00000188 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19688 / 787 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 6503 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50322-4904 |
| Document Number | 0000000188 |
| Book / Page | 19688 / 787 |
| Map Reference | MB 4184 PG 453 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $543.20 |
| 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 | 6503 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50322-4904 |
| Document Number | 0000000189 |
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| Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000189 |
| Name | SCALE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 6503 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50322-4905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016813 |
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| Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16620/0255 |
| Instrument | 2017-00016813 |
| Name | HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELDORA, IA 50627 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6503 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50322-4904 |
| Document Number | 0000073901 |
| Book / Page | 18641 / 528 |
| Map Reference | MB 18011 PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00073901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $391.20 |
| 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 | 2825 GRAND AVE APT 3, 3, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4227 |
| Document Number | 0000074144 |
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| Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18642/767 |
| Instrument | 2021-00074144 |
| Name | HARDIN COUNTY SVGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELDORA, IA 50627 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $316,500 (+9.18%) Land $58,300 Building $258,200 | $316,500 (+9.18%) Land $58,300 Building $258,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,448.00 | ||
| 2023 | $289,900 Land $52,700 Building $237,200 | $289,900 Land $52,700 Building $237,200 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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