Polk County property record for 920 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,443 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,529 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,500 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,614 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05722-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05722-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,443 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,343 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,529 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 123 sqft |
| Canopy | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 920 E JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 45.3 F LOTS 24 & 25 UNION PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
920 E Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 920 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199767131 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7606 / 510 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038289 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 920 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2222 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 920 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2222 |
| Document Number | 0000008758 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20422/743 |
| Instrument | 2026-00008758 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 920 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2222 |
| Document Number | 0000038289 |
| Book / Page | 19868 / 33 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00038289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2301 SW ORALABOR RD # RD93, RD93, ANKENY, IA 50023-9820 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 920 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2222 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 920 E Jefferson Ave was $1,614.
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 | $1,614.00 | $117,600 Land $20,400 Building $97,200 | $117,600 Land $20,400 Building $97,200 |
| 2024 | $1,614.00 | ||
| 2023 | $104,300 Land $18,000 Building $86,300 | $104,300 Land $18,000 Building $86,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,814.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 920 E Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake 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 920 E Jefferson 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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