Polk County property record for 1447 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,497 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,284 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-34-330-002 |
| Primary APN | 7924-34-330-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,497 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 484 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1447 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 34 FT LOT 16 SUMMIT RIDGE ADD TO NORTH DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT RIDGE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5001 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00032298 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19516 / 665 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1447 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000052998 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19616/387 |
| Instrument | 2023-00052998 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAUKEE, IA 50263 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1447 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2335 |
| Document Number | 0000032298 |
| Book / Page | 19516 / 665 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00032298 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5001 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4502 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000032299 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00032299 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $69,100 (-20.12%) Land $10,000 Building $59,100 | $69,100 (-20.12%) Land $10,000 Building $59,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,284.00 (+2.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $86,500 (+34.74%) Land $8,500 Building $78,000 | $86,500 (+34.74%) Land $8,500 Building $78,000 | |
| 2022 | $64,200 Land $6,500 Building $57,700 | ||
| 2021 | $64,200 Land $6,500 Building $57,700 | ||
| 2020 | $1,252.00 |
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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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