Polk County property record for 1223 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 763 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05264-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05264-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 763 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,595 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 763 sqft |
| Basement Area | 724 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| 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 | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1223 E 17TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 BLK 8 STALFORD & DIXONS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | STALFORD & DIXONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2222 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3128 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202263386 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19219 / 358 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006987 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1223 E 17TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2605 |
| Document Number | 0000078562 |
| Book / Page | 016882 / 000248 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2015 |
| Instrument | 78562 |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1266 E 18TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162614, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2614 |
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 | $69,400 (+15.47%) Land $11,800 Building $57,600 | $69,400 (+15.47%) Land $11,800 Building $57,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,182.00 (+9.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $60,100 Land $10,300 Building $49,800 | $60,100 Land $10,300 Building $49,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,084.00 |
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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