Polk County property record for 1442 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,817 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,698 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05159-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05159-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,817 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,109 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 788 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 453 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1442 E 17TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7 F W & ADJ & ALL LT 14 BLK 3 STALFORD & DIXONS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | STALFORD & DIXONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1442 E 17TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00002529 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14866 / 529 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201400001875 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $157,300 (+14.73%) Land $13,600 Building $143,700 | $157,300 (+14.73%) Land $13,600 Building $143,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,698.00 (+11.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $137,100 Land $11,800 Building $125,300 | $137,100 Land $11,800 Building $125,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,412.00 |
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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