Polk County property record for 717 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,170 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/03517-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/03517-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,580 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 717 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 60 F LOT 9 BLK 5 HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMAN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202198433 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18757 / 139 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 717 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3722 |
| Document Number | 0000027453 |
| Book / Page | 20515 / 623 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000027453, |
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| Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20515/623 |
| Instrument | 202627453 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 717 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3722 |
| Document Number | 0000098433 |
| Book / Page | 18757 / 139 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00098433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $255.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 7171 MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50322-2606 |
| Document Number | 0000098435 |
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| Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00098435 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 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 | $195,400 (+13.87%) Land $33,400 Building $162,000 | $195,400 (+13.87%) Land $33,400 Building $162,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,170.00 (-4.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $171,600 Land $28,900 Building $142,700 | $171,600 Land $28,900 Building $142,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,326.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1990–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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 | 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 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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