Polk County property record for 1311 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,009 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,995 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,554 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-36-378-017 |
| Primary APN | 7924-36-378-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,009 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,508 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 499 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 510 sqft |
| Basement Area | 499 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 | 1,995 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1311 E 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-4019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LT 13 PARK GLEN |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK GLEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
1311 E 17th St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5844 COACHLIGHT CT, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2886 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00053164 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16777 / 0605 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1311 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4019 |
| Document Number | 0000053164 |
| Book / Page | 016777 / 000605 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 53164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $75.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1311 E 17TH ST DES MOINES IA 503164019, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4019 |
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 | $87,000 Land $4,700 Building $82,300 | $87,000 Land $4,700 Building $82,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,554.00 | ||
| 2023 | $77,400 Land $4,100 Building $73,300 | $77,400 Land $4,100 Building $73,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,690.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1311 E 17th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1311 E 17th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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