Polk County property record for 804 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,300 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-23-407-025 |
| Primary APN | 7924-23-407-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,960 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 215 ft deep x 144 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 804 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 143.9F N 215F S 245F E 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 LESS RD SEC 23-79-24 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 23-79-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
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 | 804 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006-00076138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11513 / 0307 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $256,100 (+14.13%) Land $52,700 Building $203,400 | $256,100 (+14.13%) Land $52,700 Building $203,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,300.00 (+6.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $224,400 Land $45,700 Building $178,700 | $224,400 Land $45,700 Building $178,700 | |
| 2020 | $4,050.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms 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 511 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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