Polk County property record for 1218 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-36-357-027 |
| Primary APN | 7924-36-357-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 1218 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 WITMERS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | WITMERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1528 E UNIVERSITY AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-00108080 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16539 / 0468 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1218 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000108082 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16539/0473 |
| Instrument | 2016-00108082 |
| Name | EARLHAM SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $13,000 (+15.04%) Land $13,000 | $13,000 (+15.04%) Land $13,000 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $11,300 Land $11,300 | $11,300 Land $11,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|
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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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