Polk County property record for 1344 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,500 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,666 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Line of Credit Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06744-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06744-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,141 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,365 sqft |
| Basement Area | 218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| 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 |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1344 21ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-3208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 344 UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY LAND COS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 344 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4225 FLEUR DR, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2325 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNION ST BK |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20182017-00100026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16973 / 951 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036414 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1344 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3208 |
| Document Number | 0000029644 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4225 FLEUR DR #171 DES MOINES IA 503212325, 171, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2325 |
| Document Number | 0000029644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017109/000271 |
| Instrument | 29644 |
| Name | UNION ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINTERSET, IA 50273 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 11, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1344 21ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3208 |
| Document Number | 0000100026 |
| Book / Page | 016973 / 000951 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 100026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $64.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 40 1ST AVE W #302A DICKINSON ND 586015103, 302A, DICKINSON, ND 58601-5103 |
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 | $150,000 (+10.7%) Land $15,700 Building $134,300 | $150,000 (+10.7%) Land $15,700 Building $134,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,666.00 (+11.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $135,500 Land $14,100 Building $121,400 | $135,500 Land $14,100 Building $121,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,386.00 |
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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