Polk County property record for 1434 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,650 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05772-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05772-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,087 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 383 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 286 sqft |
| Canopy | 286 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1434 ROYER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 18.78F- LOT 10 VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1434 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 200262040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9493 / 201 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050819 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1434 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000024615 |
| Book / Page | 20501 / 527 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1434 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000024615, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20501/527 |
| Instrument | 202624615 |
| Name | CAPITOL VIEW CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 22, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $171,400 (+18.04%) Land $26,000 Building $145,400 | $171,400 (+18.04%) Land $26,000 Building $145,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,650.00 (+9.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $145,200 Land $22,700 Building $122,500 | $145,200 Land $22,700 Building $122,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,416.00 |
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
| 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.
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 606 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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