Polk County property record for 901 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,986 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,098 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-27-130-024 |
| Primary APN | 7924-27-130-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,986 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 901 CLINTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-4021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 BLK 8 OAK PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
901 Clinton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 901 CLINTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000071383 |
| Deed Book / Page | 015463 / 000032 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016819 |
| 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 | $214,300 Land $30,900 Building $183,400 | $214,300 Land $30,900 Building $183,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,098.00 | ||
| 2023 | $186,700 Land $26,800 Building $159,900 | $186,700 Land $26,800 Building $159,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,150.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 901 Clinton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 901 Clinton 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 |
|---|
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 471 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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: AT&T.
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