Polk County property record for 842 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,500 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,868 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/02697-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/02697-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,848 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,280 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 842 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 38 GLEN COVE PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN COVE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
842 E Madison Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1998.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 842 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 199859145 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7822 / 943 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 842 E MADISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3725 |
| Document Number | 0000010156 |
| Book / Page | 20058 / 928 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00010156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1355 CHERRINGTON PKWY, MOON TWP, PA 15108-4355 |
| Document Number | 0000010157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20058/929 |
| Instrument | 2025-00010157 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 N PHILLIPS AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 842 E Madison Ave was $2,868.
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 | $2,868.00 | $189,900 Land $33,000 Building $156,900 | $189,900 Land $33,000 Building $156,900 |
| 2024 | $2,868.00 | ||
| 2023 | $166,800 Land $28,600 Building $138,200 | $166,800 Land $28,600 Building $138,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,010.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 842 E Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
The area around 842 E Madison Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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