Polk County property record for 838 E King Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,135 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.897 acres (39,091 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $582 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/03827-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/03827-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 39,091 sqft (0.897 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 223 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 KING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 OAK HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2049 DES MOINES ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5263 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00000179 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15176 / 166 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010614 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 838 E KING AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315 |
| Document Number | 0000010614 |
| Book / Page | 19413 / 364 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00010614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2049 DES MOINES ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5263 |
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 | $35,500 (+19.93%) Land $35,500 | $35,500 (+19.93%) Land $35,500 | |
| 2024 | $582.00 (-2.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $29,600 Land $29,600 | $29,600 Land $29,600 | |
| 2020 | $596.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 443 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, Verizon.
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