Polk County property record for 9840 Carpenter Ave, Clive, IA 50325
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,730 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 291/00369-370-357 |
| Primary APN | 291/00369-370-357 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,226 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,574 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 446 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 460 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 814 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,730 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 534 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 134 sqft |
| Deck Area | 262 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 9840 CARPENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLIVE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50325-6408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 INDIAN HILLS PLAT NO 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN HILLS PLAT NO 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 11206 |
9840 Carpenter Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9840 CARPENTER AVE, CLIVE, IA 50325-6408 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREATER IA CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052006-00000217 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11146 / 126 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000121521 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 9840 CARPENTER AVE, CLIVE, IA 50325-6408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700058828 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16800/0594 |
| Instrument | 2017-00058828 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 9840 CARPENTER AVE, CLIVE, IA 50325-6408 |
| Document Number | 0000053148 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 9840 CARPENTER AVE CLIVE IA 503256408, CLIVE, IA 50325-6408 |
| Document Number | 0000053148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017627/000028 |
| Instrument | 53148 |
| Name | GREATER IA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9840 Carpenter Ave was $4,884.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Clive City |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | West Des Moines Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,884.00 | $374,600 Land $64,000 Building $310,600 | $374,600 Land $64,000 Building $310,600 |
| 2024 | $4,884.00 | ||
| 2023 | $337,300 Land $56,800 Building $280,500 | $337,300 Land $56,800 Building $280,500 | |
| 2020 | $4,542.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9840 Carpenter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 84 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 4 (30% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1986–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 9840 Carpenter 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 | CLIVE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,277 people · EPA ID IA7720051 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | DES MOINES WATER WORKS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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