Polk County property record for 1405 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,191 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,138 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,106 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/09330-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/09330-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,191 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,901 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 917 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 274 sqft |
| Basement Area | 620 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,138 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1405 E 25TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 50F- W 142.52F LT 15 SUB DIV LT 9 OP E 1/2 SEC 31-79-23 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 31-79-23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1405 E 25th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1405 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201281630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14246 / 200 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000081630 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1405 E 25TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2622 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000058222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17649/0764 |
| Instrument | 2019-00058222 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPENCER, IA 51301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2035 |
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 | $133,000 Land $32,500 Building $100,500 | $133,000 Land $32,500 Building $100,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,106.00 | ||
| 2023 | $117,500 Land $28,500 Building $89,000 | $117,500 Land $28,500 Building $89,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,936.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1405 E 25th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1405 E 25th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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