Polk County property record for 1068 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,952 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,500 (Nov 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,530 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7825-02-204-027 |
| Primary APN | 7825-02-204-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,952 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1068 59TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 70F- LOT 6 BROOKLINE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 3001 |
1068 59th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2000.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1068 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 038145 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8644 / 0986 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $225,300 Land $56,800 Building $168,500 | $225,300 Land $56,800 Building $168,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,530.00 | ||
| 2023 | $199,800 Land $50,100 Building $149,700 | $199,800 Land $50,100 Building $149,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,676.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1068 59th 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 1068 59th 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 530 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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