Polk County property record for 1315 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,930 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,500 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,000 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06813-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06813-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,930 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 855 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 575 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,660 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1315 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3104 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 393 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 393 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 HARVARD ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134-1343 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201190129 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13879 / 711 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $112,600 (+10.72%) Land $15,800 Building $96,800 | $112,600 (+10.72%) Land $15,800 Building $96,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,000.00 (+10.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,700 Land $14,200 Building $87,500 | $101,700 Land $14,200 Building $87,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,810.00 |
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 |
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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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