Polk County property record for 1343 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,544 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-451-010 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-451-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,251 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic Area | 235 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,440 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 227 sqft |
| Deck Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1343 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 40 F LOT 388 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 388 |
| 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 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1343 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00045741 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20226 / 879 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1343 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3117 |
| Document Number | 0000039916 |
| Book / Page | 19552 / 886 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00039916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 495 S 51ST ST # ST28, ST28, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-6984 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1343 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3117 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1343 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3117 |
| Document Number | 0000094649 |
| Book / Page | 017386 / 000401 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 94649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $189.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1343 23RD ST DES MOINES IA 503113117, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3117 |
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 | $140,300 (+10.73%) Land $14,200 Building $126,100 | $140,300 (+10.73%) Land $14,200 Building $126,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,544.00 (+12.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $126,700 (+30.08%) Land $12,800 Building $113,900 | $126,700 (+30.08%) Land $12,800 Building $113,900 | |
| 2022 | $97,400 Land $10,200 Building $87,200 | ||
| 2021 | $97,400 Land $10,200 Building $87,200 | ||
| 2020 | $2,268.00 |
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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