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1228 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1228 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details2 ba · 4,563 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.262 acres (11,400 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$262,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$4,032 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN110/01398-001-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN110/01398-001-000
Alternative APN
  • 792435479022

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,563 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,521 sqft
Basement Area1,521 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeStone
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area11,400 sqft (0.262 acres)
Lot Dimensions152 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area640 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1228 E 13TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-2356
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeR1-60
Legal DescriptionLT 220 & S 25F LT 221 CAPITAL PARK
Legal SubdivisionCAPITAL PARK
Legal Lot Number220
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract4800

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of August 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4031 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2817
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Mar 19, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Mar 31, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHWEST BK
Mar 31, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
HOMESERVICES LNDG
Sep 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
Jul 6, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202412645
Deed Book / Page19745 / 153
Prior Transfer DateNov 28, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000056233
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 26, 2025
Property Address1228 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2356
Document Number0000057647
Book / Page20282 / 381
Instrument DateSep 24, 2025
Instrument2025-00057647
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address4031 42ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2817

Mortgage

Document Number0000057648
DateSep 26, 2025
Instrument2025-00057648
Lender
NameWINTRUST MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2055

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 19, 2024
Property Address1228 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2356
Document Number0000012645
Book / Page19745 / 153
Instrument DateMar 12, 2024
Instrument2024-00012645
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$418.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1228 E 13TH ST # I, I, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2356

Mortgage

Document Number0000012646
DateMar 19, 2024
Instrument2024-00012646
Lender
NameWINTRUST MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2054

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 31, 2020
Property Address1228 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2356
Document Number0000081884
Book / Page017756 / 000225
Instrument DateMar 27, 2020
Instrument81884
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$280.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2826 OXFORD ST DES MOINES IA 503134808, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4808

Mortgage

Document Number81886
DateMar 31, 2020
Book Page017756/000259
Instrument81886
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BK
TypeBank
AddressANKENY, IA 50021
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 31, 2020
Property Address1228 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2356
Document Number0000081888
Book / Page017756 / 000287
Instrument DateMar 26, 2020
Instrument81888
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$416.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address1104 9TH AVE SE ALTOONA IA 50009, ALTOONA, IA 50009

Mortgage

Document Number81890
DateMar 31, 2020
Book Page017756/000291
Instrument81890
Lender
NameHOMESERVICES LNDG
AddressWEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 30, 2050

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1228 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2356
Document Number0000028533
Book / Page016670 / 000549
Instrument DateSep 27, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2017

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3051 S OGDEN ST DENVER CO 80210, DENVER, CO 80210
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

July 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 6, 2017
Property Address1228 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2356
Document Number0000001209
Book / Page016552 / 000607
Instrument DateJun 27, 2017
Instrument1209
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJul 17, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$179.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address1228 E 13TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162356, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2356

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$221,000 (+7.8%) Land $28,900 Building $192,100$221,000 (+7.8%) Land $28,900 Building $192,100
2024$4,032.00 (-12.23%)
2023$205,000 Land $25,300 Building $179,700$205,000 Land $25,300 Building $179,700
2020$4,594.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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