Polk County property record for 1237 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 794 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,487 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,074 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-34-380-005 |
| Primary APN | 7924-34-380-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 794 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 794 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 503 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,487 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1237 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 HATTIE W FIELDS SUB DIV |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | HATTIE W FIELDS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2003 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000147372 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $128,800 (+140.75%) Land $13,600 Building $115,200 | $128,800 (+140.75%) Land $13,600 Building $115,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,074.00 (-27.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $53,500 Land $11,600 Building $41,900 | $53,500 Land $11,600 Building $41,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,488.00 |
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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures