Polk County property record for 1215 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 648 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,148 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05261-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05261-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 648 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,368 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1215 E 17TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 BLK 8 STALFORD & DIXONS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | STALFORD & DIXONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1215 E 17TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202328790 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19500 / 591 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1215 E 17TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2605 |
| Document Number | 0000028790 |
| Book / Page | 19500 / 591 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00028790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $135.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1512 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4023 |
| Document Number | 0000028791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00028791 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
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 | $67,100 (+14.9%) Land $11,800 Building $55,300 | $67,100 (+14.9%) Land $11,800 Building $55,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,148.00 (+8.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $58,400 Land $10,300 Building $48,100 | $58,400 Land $10,300 Building $48,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,056.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 604 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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