Polk County property record for 703 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,030 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,220 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $129,500 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,572 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-27-404-005 |
| Primary APN | 7824-27-404-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,030 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,030 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,220 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 703 E WALL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 51 JORDAN PLACE PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | JORDAN PLACE PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 4602 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 526 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200600102034 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11634 / 0837 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039814 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 703 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5365 |
| Document Number | 0000039814 |
| Book / Page | 19552 / 351 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-00039814 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 E WALL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5360 |
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 | $192,500 (+8.21%) Land $34,500 Building $158,000 | $192,500 (+8.21%) Land $34,500 Building $158,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,572.00 | ||
| 2023 | $177,900 (+23.63%) Land $31,300 Building $146,600 | $177,900 (+23.63%) Land $31,300 Building $146,600 | |
| 2022 | $143,900 Land $26,000 Building $117,900 | ||
| 2021 | $143,900 Land $26,000 Building $117,900 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 280 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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