Polk County property record for 1221 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,880 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/06615-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/06615-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1221 E 30TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 46.33F LOTS 13-14 & 15 BLK 10 HYDE PARK PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HYDE PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1221 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20112012-00034972 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14043 / 685 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1221 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6645 |
| Document Number | 0000061392 |
| Book / Page | 20679 / 243 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1221 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6645 |
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 | $2,880.00 | $179,500 (+13.25%) Land $22,600 Building $156,900 | $179,500 (+13.25%) Land $22,600 Building $156,900 |
| 2024 | $2,880.00 (+14.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $158,500 Land $19,900 Building $138,600 | $158,500 Land $19,900 Building $138,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,512.00 |
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 619 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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