Polk County property record for 1357 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,374 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,935 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $188,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,144 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01459-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01459-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,374 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 842 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 256 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,935 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 109 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1357 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 285 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 285 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1357 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201915434 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17456 / 327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015492 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1357 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2325 |
| Document Number | 201900015434 |
| Book / Page | 17456 / 0327 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00015434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1357 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2325 |
| Document Number | 201900015436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00015436 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
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 | $252,100 (+10.52%) Land $22,000 Building $230,100 | $252,100 (+10.52%) Land $22,000 Building $230,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,144.00 (+3.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $228,100 Land $19,600 Building $208,500 | $228,100 Land $19,600 Building $208,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,998.00 |
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 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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