Polk County property record for 1013 68th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,498 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 7825-02-106-009 |
| Primary APN | 7825-02-106-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,404 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,284 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,580 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 338 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1013 68TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINDSOR HEIGHTS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50324-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX E 10 F- LOT 218 COLBY ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLBY ACRES PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 218 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
1013 68th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 SEARLE ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00028850 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10101 / 0123 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Windsor Heights City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,000 Land $53,900 Building $220,100 | $274,000 Land $53,900 Building $220,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,498.00 | ||
| 2023 | $245,400 Land $47,700 Building $197,700 | $245,400 Land $47,700 Building $197,700 | |
| 2020 | $4,202.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1013 68th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 59 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 123 units insured incl. 64 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1013 68th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | URBANDALE WATER UTILITY serves 45,605 people · EPA ID IA7780042 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | DES MOINES WATER WORKS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 158 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.
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