Polk County property record for 1225 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,060 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Dec 2025 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01481-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01481-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,328 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| 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 | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1225 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 307 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 307 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1225 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DEAN R GREWELL III |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITY STATE BANK |
| Oct 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202576620 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20374 / 464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1225 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000076621 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20374/466 |
| Instrument | 2025-00076621 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 3530 TORINGDON WAY STE 200, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1225 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000076622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20374/483 |
| Instrument | 2025-00076622 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 3530 TORINGDON WAY STE 200, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1225 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000053246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19617/638 |
| Instrument | 2023-00053246 |
| Name | DEAN R GREWELL III |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1225 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000071311 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16851/0466 |
| Instrument | 2017-00071311 |
| Name | CITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NORWALK, IA 50211 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1225 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2323 |
| Document Number | 0000036306 |
| Book / Page | 016703 / 000410 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $116.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 657 42ND ST DES MOINES IA 503122733, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2733 |
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 | $3,060.00 | $191,200 (+11.62%) Land $22,000 Building $169,200 | $191,200 (+11.62%) Land $22,000 Building $169,200 |
| 2024 | $3,060.00 (+25.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $171,300 Land $19,700 Building $151,600 | $171,300 Land $19,700 Building $151,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,440.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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