Polk County property record for 106 SE 15th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,830 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/00230-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/00230-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,255 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 805 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Exterior Material | Hardboard |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 106 SE 15TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BRANDT & JACOBS SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANDT & JACOBS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
106 SE 15th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 SE 15TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2000 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 200075962 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8464 / 73 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024346 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 106 SE 15TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3912 |
| Document Number | 0000062972 |
| Book / Page | 20686 / 825 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 106 SE 15TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3912 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 106 SE 15TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3912 |
| Document Number | 0000024346 |
| Book / Page | 20500 / 245 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624346 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 106 SE 15TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3912 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 106 SE 15TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3912 |
| Document Number | 0000122138 |
| Book / Page | 18869 / 14 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00122138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $103.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 104 SE 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3908 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 106 SE 15th Ct was $1,830, up 2% from the year before.
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 | $1,830.00 (+2.01%) | $104,200 Land $11,200 Building $93,000 | $104,200 Land $11,200 Building $93,000 |
| 2024 | $1,794.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,200 Land $9,800 Building $81,400 | $91,200 Land $9,800 Building $81,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,758.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 106 SE 15th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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.
The area around 106 SE 15th Ct 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 |
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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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