Polk County property record for 104 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $718 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/03308-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/03308-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,238 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,930 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 104 E 15TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 34F LOT 2 BLK 13 J E HENDRICKS SD LT 2 & LTS 4, 5 & 6 J S GOODRELLS SD |
| Legal Subdivision | J E HENDRICKS SD LOT 2 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1320 SPRING ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4555 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202441488 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19883 / 828 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030956 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 104 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3908 |
| Document Number | 0000041488 |
| Book / Page | 19883 / 828 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00041488 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.55 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1320 SPRING ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4555 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $41,800 (+14.52%) Land $9,400 Building $32,400 | $41,800 (+14.52%) Land $9,400 Building $32,400 | |
| 2024 | $718.00 (+10.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $36,500 Land $8,200 Building $28,300 | $36,500 Land $8,200 Building $28,300 | |
| 2020 | $650.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| 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.
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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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