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1344 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1344 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,514 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size0.174 acres (7,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$45,000 (Apr 1999)
Tax Bill$2,610 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Mar 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-35-476-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-35-476-032
Alternative APN
  • 110/01417-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,514 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,186 sqft
1st Floor Area1,064 sqft
Upper Floors Area450 sqft
Basement Area672 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1931
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,600 sqft (0.174 acres)
Lot Dimensions152 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1344 E 13TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-2326
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 239 CAPITAL PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionCAPITAL PARK
Legal Lot Number239
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract4800

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1344 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 8, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 25, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 28, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 28, 1999 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 9, 1997
Deed Document Number095791
Deed Book / Page8200 / 0003
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1344 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1344 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326

Mortgage

Document Number0000001094
DateJan 8, 2026
Book Page20388/1
Instrument2026-00001094
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
Address951 W YAMATO RD STE 175, BOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2056

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1344 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 8, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1344 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326

Mortgage

Document Number0000023389
DateMar 25, 2022
Book Page19038/1
Instrument2022-00023389
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term215 Months
DueFeb 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$156,400 (+11.55%) Land $21,100 Building $135,300$156,400 (+11.55%) Land $21,100 Building $135,300
2024$2,610.00 (+20.17%)
2023$140,200 Land $18,800 Building $121,400$140,200 Land $18,800 Building $121,400
2020$2,172.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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