Polk County property record for 1443 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 898 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $91,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,358 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Feb 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05804-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05804-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 898 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,426 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 898 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1443 ROYER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 41 VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 S ILLINOIS ST, ABERDEEN, SD 57401-5258 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage UNION STATE BANK |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202118998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18377 / 249 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043630 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1443 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1648 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000031161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19073/196 |
| Instrument | 2022-00031161 |
| Name | UNION STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINTERSET, IA 50273 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2042 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1443 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1648 |
| Document Number | 0000018998 |
| Book / Page | 018377 / 000249 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 18998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $146.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1443 ROYER ST DES MOINES IA 503161648, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1648 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1443 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1648 |
| Document Number | 0000068145 |
| Book / Page | 016370 / 000668 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 68145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15.20 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1001 GRAND AVE WEST DES MOINES IA 502653502, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3502 |
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 | $135,200 (+12.76%) Land $27,700 Building $107,500 | $135,200 (+12.76%) Land $27,700 Building $107,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,358.00 (+33.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $119,900 Land $24,200 Building $95,700 | $119,900 Land $24,200 Building $95,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,768.00 |
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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