Polk County property record for 1217 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,452 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Jun 2022 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01483-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01483-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,937 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 478 sqft |
| Basement Area | 357 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1217 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 309 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 309 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PREMIER CU |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Jan 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Deed with Mortgage, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage JOSE B G ROJAS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20208593 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17962 / 941 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043799 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Number | 0000056251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20275/670 |
| Instrument | 2025-00056251 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000045156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19136/881 |
| Instrument | 2022-00045156 |
| Name | PREMIER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Number | 202000008593 |
| Book / Page | 17962 / 941 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00008593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Number | 202000008594 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00008594 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Number | 201800051435 |
| Book / Page | 17203 / 0456 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00051435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $143.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Number | 201800051436 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00051436 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Number | 0000045234 |
| Book / Page | 017176 / 000766 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 45234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1217 E 13TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162323, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Type | Deed with Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1217 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Book / Page | 016382 / 000455 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 70997 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 E 13TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162323, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Number | 0000070997 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016382/000455 |
| Instrument | 70997 |
| Name | JOSE B G ROJAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1523 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PKWY, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1443 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Rate | 6% |
|---|
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 | $150,600 (+11.47%) Land $22,000 Building $128,600 | $150,600 (+11.47%) Land $22,000 Building $128,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,452.00 (+17.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $135,100 Land $19,700 Building $115,400 | $135,100 Land $19,700 Building $115,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,090.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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