Polk County property record for 117 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,685 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,490 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-22-351-009 |
| Primary APN | 7824-22-351-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,685 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 117 E PHILIP ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
117 E Philip St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 117 E PHILIP ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00018572 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20096 / 793 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 117 E PHILIP ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4114 |
| Document Number | 0000050292 |
| Book / Page | 017615 / 000045 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $176.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 117 E PHILIP ST DES MOINES IA 503154114, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4114 |
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 | $194,300 Land $38,500 Building $155,800 | $194,300 Land $38,500 Building $155,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,490.00 | ||
| 2023 | $173,800 Land $34,000 Building $139,800 | $173,800 Land $34,000 Building $139,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,428.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 E Philip 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 117 E Philip 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 | 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 476 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 | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures