Polk County property record for 1408 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,500 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,160 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-31-329-022 |
| Primary APN | 7923-31-329-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,265 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 299 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1408 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 CHAPMAN PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPMAN PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9186 NE 46TH AVE, ALTOONA, IA 50009-9614 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006-00079264 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11526 / 0429 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $122,100 (+13.48%) Land $20,400 Building $101,700 | $122,100 (+13.48%) Land $20,400 Building $101,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,160.00 (+7.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $107,600 Land $17,900 Building $89,700 | $107,600 Land $17,900 Building $89,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,006.00 |
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 · 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.
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 333 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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