Polk County property record for 1418 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 847 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,222 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Line of Credit May 2020 Sale & Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00263-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/00263-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 847 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,533 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 847 sqft |
| Basement Area | 546 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1418 E 15TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 159 ASHBROOK |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHBROOK |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
1418 E 15th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1418 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTRAL BANK |
| May 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202019-00092974 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17812 / 806 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201200023851 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1418 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000087028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17354/0562 |
| Instrument | 2018-00087028 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1418 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2414 |
| Document Number | 201900092974 |
| Book / Page | 17812 / 806 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00092974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $151.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1418 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2414 |
| Document Number | 0000092977 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17812/825 |
| Instrument | 2019-00092977 |
| Name | IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | BOISE, ID 83702 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $128,700 Land $18,900 Building $109,800 | $128,700 Land $18,900 Building $109,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,222.00 | ||
| 2023 | $112,900 Land $16,400 Building $96,500 | $112,900 Land $16,400 Building $96,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,462.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1418 E 15th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1418 E 15th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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