Polk County property record for 1238 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,743 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,510 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-479-019 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-479-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,743 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,579 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 673 sqft |
| Attic Area | 83 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1238 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 223 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 223 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1238 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000036589 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 200700070311 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1238 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000082529 |
| Book / Page | 016430 / 000561 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1238 E 13TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162324, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000082529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016430/000561 |
| Instrument | 82529 |
| Name | POLK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 1907 CARPENTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1310 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $139,500 (+11.6%) Land $21,100 Building $118,400 | $139,500 (+11.6%) Land $21,100 Building $118,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,510.00 (+16.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $125,000 Land $18,800 Building $106,200 | $125,000 Land $18,800 Building $106,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,150.00 |
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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