Polk County property record for 1431 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,295 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,716 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit Nov 2025 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/00203-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/00203-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,295 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,359 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,295 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1431 E 15TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 50 F LOT 105 ASHBROOK |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHBROOK |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
1431 E 15th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202569878 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20341 / 433 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000069880 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20341/451 |
| Instrument | 2025-00069880 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9700 W HIGGINS RD STE 300, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4200 KNOB HILL DR 2, 2, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7851 |
| Document Number | 0000069879 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20341/435 |
| Instrument | 2025-00069879 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9700 W HIGGINS RD STE 300, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000069878 |
| Book / Page | 20341 / 433 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00069878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $229.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000069879 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20341/435 |
| Instrument | 2025-00069879 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9700 W HIGGINS RD STE 300, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Document Number | 202000059341 |
| Book / Page | 18209 / 988 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00059341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Document Number | 202000059342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00059342 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000057857 |
| Book / Page | 017648 / 000424 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 57857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1431 E 15TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162413, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1431 E 15TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000030555 |
| Book / Page | 016679 / 000466 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1431 E 15TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162413, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2413 |
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 | $110,200 Land $15,400 Building $94,800 | $110,200 Land $15,400 Building $94,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,716.00 | ||
| 2023 | $97,700 Land $13,400 Building $84,300 | $97,700 Land $13,400 Building $84,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,530.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1431 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.
The area around 1431 E 15th 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 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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