Polk County property record for 1217 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,763 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,654 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-456-006 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-456-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,763 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Attic Area | 370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,920 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 197 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1217 21ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 331 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 331 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
The current owner of 1217 21st St bought it in September 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00031288 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10754 / 0265 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1217 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000073211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20357/918 |
| Instrument | 2025-00073211 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 1509 BALTIMORE DR, AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 7, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $158,000 Land $16,400 Building $141,600 | $158,000 Land $16,400 Building $141,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,654.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,400 Land $14,800 Building $127,600 | $142,400 Land $14,800 Building $127,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,284.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1217 21st 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 1217 21st 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 372 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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