Polk County property record for 816 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $402 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Mar 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-10-456-025 |
| Primary APN | 7824-10-456-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 816 E EDISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 BLK 27 SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND PLAT OF CLIFTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
816 E Edison Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5909 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1414 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00016715 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20087 / 950 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 816 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000057769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20283/1 |
| Instrument | 2025-00057769 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PO BOX 800, GRIMES, IA 50111 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 816 E EDISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315 |
| Document Number | 0000016715 |
| Book / Page | 20087 / 950 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00016715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5909 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-1414 |
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) |
FEMA maps place 816 E Edison Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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.
Wildfire risk around 816 E Edison Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 196 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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