Polk County property record for 1108 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $194,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,230 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090/00443-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 090/00443-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1108 59TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BROOKLINE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 3001 |
1108 59th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1108 59TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202517817 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20093 / 155 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1108 59th St was $3,230.
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 | $3,230.00 | $179,000 Land $50,300 Building $128,700 | $179,000 Land $50,300 Building $128,700 |
| 2024 | $3,230.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,900 Land $44,400 Building $116,500 | $160,900 Land $44,400 Building $116,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,248.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1108 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 1108 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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