Polk County property record for 1315 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $116,375 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,970 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06722-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06722-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,025 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 675 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,420 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1315 21ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 322 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 322 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1315 21st St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1315 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122013-00034976 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14484 / 239 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032383 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1315 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3207 |
| Document Number | 0000032383 |
| Book / Page | 19516 / 857 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00032383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1315 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3207 |
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 | $232,700 Land $15,700 Building $217,000 | $232,700 Land $15,700 Building $217,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,970.00 | ||
| 2023 | $212,300 (+28.2%) Land $14,100 Building $198,200 | $212,300 Land $14,100 Building $198,200 | |
| 2022 | $165,600 Land $11,200 Building $154,400 | ||
| 2021 | $165,600 Land $11,200 Building $154,400 | ||
| 2020 | $470.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1315 21st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1315 21st St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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