Polk County property record for 1241 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,341 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,004 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-454-001 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-454-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,341 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,353 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,011 sqft |
| Attic Area | 331 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,011 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,011 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,670 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 81 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 406 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1241 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | N 10F W 81.3F LOT 397 & W 81.3F LOT 396 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 396,397 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1241 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009-00022952 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12795 / 0628 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1241 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3115 |
| Document Number | 0000020875 |
| Book / Page | 016637 / 000993 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1241 23RD ST DES MOINES IA 503113115, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3115 |
| Document Number | 0000020875 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016637/000993 |
| Instrument | 20875 |
| Name | PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50703 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $174,700 (+9.26%) Land $13,200 Building $161,500 | $174,700 (+9.26%) Land $13,200 Building $161,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,004.00 (+49.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $159,900 Land $11,900 Building $148,000 | $159,900 Land $11,900 Building $148,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,014.00 |
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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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