Polk County property record for 1305 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,016 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,896 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,864 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-36-378-020 |
| Primary APN | 7924-36-378-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,510 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 494 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 494 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,896 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1305 E 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-4019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LT 16 PARK GLEN |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK GLEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| 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 | 1305 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00128938 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18901 / 446 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1305 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4019 |
| Document Number | 0000128938 |
| Book / Page | 18901 / 446 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00128938 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $118.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1305 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4019 |
| Document Number | 0000128940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00128940 |
| Name | MORTGAGE PRODUCERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
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 | $104,900 (+12.92%) Land $9,200 Building $95,700 | $104,900 (+12.92%) Land $9,200 Building $95,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,864.00 (+8.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $92,900 Land $8,000 Building $84,900 | $92,900 Land $8,000 Building $84,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,712.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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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