Polk County property record for 1254 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,213 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,452 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Jan 2023 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01405-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01405-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,213 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,411 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 429 sqft |
| Basement Area | 198 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1254 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 105 F LOT 227 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 227 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 11, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1254 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SERVE CU |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SERVE CU |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SERVE CU |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200170994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8760 / 736 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000122541 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1254 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012983 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19424/954 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012983 |
| Name | SERVE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 236 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1254 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19365/372 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000003 |
| Name | SERVE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1254 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000079048 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19294/36 |
| Instrument | 2022-00079048 |
| Name | SERVE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1254 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000122541 |
| Book / Page | 18870 / 645 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00122541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1254 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1254 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000065769 |
| Book / Page | 18603 / 576 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00065769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1254 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2324 |
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 | $94,300 (+11.86%) Land $14,600 Building $79,700 | $94,300 (+11.86%) Land $14,600 Building $79,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,452.00 (+15.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $84,300 Land $13,000 Building $71,300 | $84,300 Land $13,000 Building $71,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,258.00 |
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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