Polk County property record for 1017 West St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,500 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,452 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04079-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04079-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,080 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,200 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 416 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 308 sqft |
| Canopy | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1017 WEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 38 & 39 BLK 2 RODGERS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | RODGERS PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38,39 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 4701 |
1017 West St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1017 WEST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Widow or Widower |
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 | Mar 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200581711 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10974 / 895 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000081710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1017 WEST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5560 |
| Document Number | 0000012563 |
| Book / Page | 20442 / 122 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00012563 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1017 WEST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5560 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1017 West St was $3,452 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,452.00 Homeowner's exemption | $205,400 Land $29,500 Building $175,900 | $205,400 Land $29,500 Building $175,900 |
| 2024 | $3,452.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,200 Land $25,700 Building $156,500 | $182,200 Land $25,700 Building $156,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,968.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1017 West St 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 risk around 1017 West 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 | 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 422 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 | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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