Polk County property record for 1320 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $182 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-452-039 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-452-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Gross Area | 2,025 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Masonite |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,420 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 08006740000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1320 21ST ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT 341 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 341 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1320 21st St, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1320 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00187161 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $10,100 Land $10,100 | $10,100 Land $10,100 | |
| 2024 | $182.00 | ||
| 2023 | $216,400 Land $18,200 Building $198,200 | $216,400 Land $18,200 Building $198,200 | |
| 2020 | $548.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1320 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 1320 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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