Polk County property record for 700 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,326 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,435 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,566 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/02362-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/02362-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,326 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,586 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,435 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Lot Width | 65 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 700 44TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 1 OP BLK G GIL-MAR PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GIL MAR PARK |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 3002 |
700 44th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00213187 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16055 / 491 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003101 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 700 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19458/38 |
| Instrument | 2023-00020121 |
| Name | JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 700 44TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000008899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18326/548 |
| Instrument | 2021-00008899 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
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 | $498,800 Land $90,400 Building $408,400 | $498,800 Land $90,400 Building $408,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,566.00 | ||
| 2023 | $455,300 Land $82,200 Building $373,100 | $455,300 Land $82,200 Building $373,100 | |
| 2020 | $5,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 44th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 700 44th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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