Polk County property record for 1255 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,777 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,934 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08901-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08901-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,777 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1255 E 25TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 WOODROW WILSON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODROW WILSON PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142015-00009153 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15211 / 964 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1255 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000033873 |
| Book / Page | 20546 / 829 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633873 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1255 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2618 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000033873, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20546/829 |
| Instrument | 202633873 |
| Name | WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.64% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $131,200 (+11.75%) Land $22,300 Building $108,900 | $131,200 (+11.75%) Land $22,300 Building $108,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,934.00 (-1.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $117,400 Land $19,600 Building $97,800 | $117,400 Land $19,600 Building $97,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,968.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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