Polk County property record for 801 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 472 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 020/00765-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 020/00765-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 472 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 631 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 80 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 79 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 801 E EDISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-1430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 1 & 2 BLK 26 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON HEIGHTS 2ND PLAT |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 801 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Aug 5, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036697 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 801 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1430 |
| Document Number | 0000036697 |
| Book / Page | 20561 / 62 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1430 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 801 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-1430 |
| Document Number | 0000014394 |
| Book / Page | 017990 / 000938 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1927 S SPOONBILL AVE MERIDIAN ID 836425292, MERIDIAN, ID 83642-5292 |
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 | $1,340.00 | $77,300 (+15.89%) Land $25,600 Building $51,700 | $77,300 (+15.89%) Land $25,600 Building $51,700 |
| 2024 | $1,340.00 (-1.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $66,700 Land $21,800 Building $44,900 | $66,700 Land $21,800 Building $44,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,354.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 430 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 | 300 / 20 |
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