Polk County property record for 1119 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 955 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,944 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/04775-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/04775-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 955 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,527 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 383 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,280 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1119 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-3431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 40F N 110F LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 31 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
1119 E 13th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1119 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202132647 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18446 / 307 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023961 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1119 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1119 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3431 |
| Document Number | 0000032651 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18446/326 |
| Instrument | 2021-00032651 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1119 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3431 |
| Document Number | 202100032647 |
| Book / Page | 18446 / 307 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00032647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $204.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1119 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3431 |
| Document Number | 202100032649 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00032649 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000032650 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18446/321 |
| Instrument | 2021-00032650 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1119 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3431 |
| Document Number | 201800076755 |
| Book / Page | 17308 / 0907 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00076755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $187.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1119 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3431 |
| Document Number | 201800076757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00076757 |
| Name | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
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 | $176,700 Land $12,400 Building $164,300 | $176,700 Land $12,400 Building $164,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,944.00 | ||
| 2023 | $154,500 Land $10,600 Building $143,900 | $154,500 Land $10,600 Building $143,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,330.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1119 E 13th 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.
The area around 1119 E 13th St 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 |
|---|
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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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