Polk County property record for 1442 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,748 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-25-351-013 |
| Primary APN | 7924-25-351-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1442 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 12 VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1442 Royer St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1442 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00083839 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15516 / 0698 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1442 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1649 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043372 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19128/499 |
| Instrument | 2022-00043372 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 2, 2032 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $165,400 Land $26,000 Building $139,400 | $165,400 Land $26,000 Building $139,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,748.00 | ||
| 2023 | $147,100 Land $22,700 Building $124,400 | $147,100 Land $22,700 Building $124,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,476.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1442 Royer 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 1442 Royer 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 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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