Polk County property record for 1444 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $190 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-36-401-011 |
| Primary APN | 7924-36-401-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.132 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1444 E 17TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 7F W & ADJ & ALL LOT 13 BLK 3 STALFORD & DIXONS ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | STALFORD & DIXONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1442 E 17TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00001877 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14863 / 0796 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $10,900 (+14.74%) Land $10,900 | $10,900 (+14.74%) Land $10,900 | |
| 2024 | $190.00 (+7.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,500 Land $9,500 | $9,500 Land $9,500 | |
| 2020 | $176.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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