Polk County property record for 1103 West St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,911 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.282 acres (12,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,842 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04051-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04051-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,911 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,919 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,784 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 127 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,300 sqft (0.282 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1103 WEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-5562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 75 F E 125 F S 1/2 LOT 13 BLK 1 RODGERS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | RODGERS PLACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 4701 |
1103 West St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1103 WEST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-5562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027365 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $183,900 Land $32,900 Building $151,000 | $183,900 Land $32,900 Building $151,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,842.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,900 Land $28,700 Building $133,200 | $161,900 Land $28,700 Building $133,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,540.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1103 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 1103 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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