Polk County property record for 1409 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 957 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,500 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,608 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Second Mortgage Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/02121-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/02121-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 957 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,914 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 957 sqft |
| Basement Area | 957 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1409 E 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-4021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7 F E & ADJ & ALL LT 17 EAST CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of November 4, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1409 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREATER IOWA CU |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20062007-00004904 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11758 / 172 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1409 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1409 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4021 |
| Document Number | 0000021693 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19465/878 |
| Instrument | 2023-00021693 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 9, 2033 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1409 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4021 |
| Document Number | 0000023482 |
| Book / Page | 19038 / 512 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00023482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 416 DOGWOOD RD, 416, WYOMING, MN 55092-9736 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
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 | $104,200 (+13.02%) Land $16,600 Building $87,600 | $104,200 (+13.02%) Land $16,600 Building $87,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,608.00 (-5.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $92,200 Land $14,400 Building $77,800 | $92,200 Land $14,400 Building $77,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,706.00 |
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) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 604 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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