Polk County property record for 1437 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 957 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $18,200 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,140 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/02114-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/02114-000-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1437 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 10 EAST CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1437 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4021 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20112012-00021291 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13980 / 990 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012161 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1437 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4021 |
| Document Number | 0000012161 |
| Book / Page | 20439 / 816 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00012161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6725 AUGUSTINE CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-4700 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1437 E 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4021 |
| Document Number | 0000014917 |
| Book / Page | 016611 / 000781 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 808 VALLEY WEST DR WEST DES MOINES IA 502653187, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3187 |
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 | $2,140.00 | $120,700 (+13.23%) Land $14,900 Building $105,800 | $120,700 (+13.23%) Land $14,900 Building $105,800 |
| 2024 | $2,140.00 (+57.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,600 Land $12,900 Building $93,700 | $106,600 Land $12,900 Building $93,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,362.00 |
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 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 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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