Polk County property record for 105 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 981 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $156 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-02-314-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-02-314-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 981 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 105 E 15TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BRANDT & JACOBS SUB DIV |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANDT & JACOBS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1413 GUTHRIE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1611 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0010316783 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10020 / 0635 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2003-00014006 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 105 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3907 |
| Book / Page | 017169 / 000134 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43539 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 105 15TH AVE NW ALTOONA IA 500091389, ALTOONA, IA 50009-1389 |
| Document Number | 0000043539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017169/000134 |
| Instrument | 43539 |
| Name | IOWA ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2038 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $8,900 (+14.1%) Land $8,900 | $8,900 (+14.1%) Land $8,900 | |
| 2024 | $156.00 (+6.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,800 Land $7,800 | $7,800 Land $7,800 | |
| 2020 | $146.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 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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