Polk County property record for 1354 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 798 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,596 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00252-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/00252-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 798 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,766 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Basement Area | 798 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1354 E 15TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 149 ASHBROOK |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHBROOK |
| Legal Lot Number | 149 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
1354 E 15th St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 BURR OAK BLVD, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-1900 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008935 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $93,700 Land $18,900 Building $74,800 | $93,700 Land $18,900 Building $74,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,596.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,100 Land $16,400 Building $64,700 | $81,100 Land $16,400 Building $64,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,444.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1354 E 15th 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.
Wildfire risk around 1354 E 15th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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