Polk County property record for 1371 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,123 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,612 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Aug 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00211-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/00211-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,123 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,727 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 773 sqft |
| Basement Area | 773 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 423 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 181 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1371 E 15TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 109 ASHBROOK |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHBROOK |
| Legal Lot Number | 109 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1371 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202189162 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18713 / 224 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1371 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2411 |
| Document Number | 202100089161 |
| Book / Page | 18713 / 223 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00089161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1371 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2411 |
| Document Number | 202100089162 |
| Book / Page | 18713 / 224 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00089162 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $116.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1371 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2411 |
| Document Number | 0000089164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18713/228 |
| Instrument | 2021-00089164 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
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 | $114,500 (+15.19%) Land $15,400 Building $99,100 | $114,500 (+15.19%) Land $15,400 Building $99,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,612.00 (+6.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $99,400 Land $13,400 Building $86,000 | $99,400 Land $13,400 Building $86,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,520.00 |
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 | 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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