Polk County property record for 1309 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $206,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,292 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06814-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06814-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,556 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 628 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 628 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,660 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1309 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 394 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 394 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1309 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20258262 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20050 / 662 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1309 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3117 |
| Document Number | 0000072679 |
| Book / Page | 017713 / 000564 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 72679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1309 23RD ST DES MOINES IA 503113117, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3117 |
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 | $106,000 (-16.54%) Land $15,800 Building $90,200 | $106,000 (-16.54%) Land $15,800 Building $90,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,292.00 (+12.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $127,000 Land $14,200 Building $112,800 | $127,000 Land $14,200 Building $112,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,040.00 |
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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