Polk County property record for 1454 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,262 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,912 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-36-404-040 |
| Primary APN | 7924-36-404-040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,262 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1454 E 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 EVELYN PLACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVELYN PLACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1454 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-00025884 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16187 / 0551 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1454 E 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000014388 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1454 E 18TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162618, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000014388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017451/000819 |
| Instrument | 14388 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2049 |
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 | $119,000 (+12.8%) Land $10,100 Building $108,900 | $119,000 (+12.8%) Land $10,100 Building $108,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,912.00 (+12.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $105,500 Land $8,800 Building $96,700 | $105,500 Land $8,800 Building $96,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,696.00 |
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 98 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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