918 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 Property Records

Polk County property record for 918 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 887 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,550 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$127,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,594 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`070/04163-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`070/04163-000-000`
Alternative APN	`792427130008`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	887 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,173 sqft
1st Floor Area	572 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	315 sqft
Basement Area	286 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1907
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,550 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions	131 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	132 sqft
Deck Area	178 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	918 DOUGLAS AVE
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50313-4039
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 5 BLK 8 OAK PARK
Legal Subdivision	OAK PARK
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	DES MOINES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	600

Owner

918 Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2019.

Source: Polk County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	918 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4039
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 6, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 18, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP
Jan 31, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 18, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 18, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20192018-00065741
Deed Book / Page	17262 / 851
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	918 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4039
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	918 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4039

Mortgage

Document Number	0000045494
Date	Jun 6, 2022
Book Page	19138/546
Instrument	2022-00045494

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Mar 18, 2019
Property Address	918 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4039
Document Number	201800065741
Book / Page	17262 / 0851
Instrument Date	Mar 11, 2019
Instrument	2018-00065741
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$202.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	908 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4039

Mortgage

Document Number	201800065743
Date	Mar 18, 2019
Instrument	2018-00065743

Lender

Name	GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2049

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2018
Property Address	918 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4039
Document Number	201700060579
Book / Page	16807 / 0063
Instrument Date	Jan 16, 2018
Instrument	2017-00060579
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$71.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	618 NE 108TH ST, RUNNELLS, IA 50237-1075

Mortgage

Document Number	201700060581
Date	Jan 31, 2018
Instrument	2017-00060581

Lender

Name	LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jan 30, 2038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 918 Douglas Ave was $2,594.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,594.00	$149,000 Land $29,200 Building $119,800	$149,000 Land $29,200 Building $119,800
2024	$2,594.00
2023		$129,200 Land $25,300 Building $103,900	$129,200 Land $25,300 Building $103,900
2020	$2,390.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 918 Douglas 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.

Wildfire

The area around 918 Douglas 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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