Polk County property record for 901 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,058 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 7924-26-204-012 |
| Primary APN | 7924-26-204-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,058 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Width | 97 ft Width |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 901 E DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 P.L.G. PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | P L G PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $245,600 (+15.14%) Land $37,200 Building $208,400 | $245,600 (+15.14%) Land $37,200 Building $208,400 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $213,300 Land $31,900 Building $181,400 | $213,300 Land $31,900 Building $181,400 |
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 AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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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