Polk County property record for 1503 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,344 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-427-009 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-427-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,688 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 226 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1503 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 272 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 272 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00000935 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19369 / 931 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1503 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000000935 |
| Book / Page | 19369 / 931 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $207.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000000936 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000936 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.12% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 5, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 13.1% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 13.1% |
| Document Number | 0000000937 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19369/947 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000937 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1503 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 202100126047 |
| Book / Page | 18888 / 18 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00126047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 500 E COURT AVE STE 312, 312, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2057 |
| Document Number | 202100126049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00126049 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1503 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000003512 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 E 13TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162431, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000003512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017939/000194 |
| Instrument | 3512 |
| Name | AFFINITY CU |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50320 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2035 |
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 | $129,300 (+10.7%) Land $22,000 Building $107,300 | $129,300 (+10.7%) Land $22,000 Building $107,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,344.00 (+35.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $116,800 Land $19,700 Building $97,100 | $116,800 Land $19,700 Building $97,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,726.00 |
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 | 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 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 |
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