Polk County property record for 1261 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $54,500 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,720 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-36-454-025 |
| Primary APN | 7924-36-454-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 416 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1261 E 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | -EX N 4F E 2.17F W 46.17F- LOT 6 URBAN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | URBAN HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1261 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005-00098276 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11051 / 0327 |
| 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 | $94,900 (+10.74%) Land $13,500 Building $81,400 | $94,900 (+10.74%) Land $13,500 Building $81,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,720.00 (+10.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $85,700 Land $11,700 Building $74,000 | $85,700 Land $11,700 Building $74,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,560.00 |
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) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 604 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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