Polk County property record for 1503 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,253 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,330,500 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,346 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-20-429-031 |
| Primary APN | 7824-20-429-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,660 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,253 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 640 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1503 ELDER LN |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-3344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 MARY MANOR |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 4502 |
1503 Elder Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 ELDER LN, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00174590 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15889 / 0416 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1503 ELDER LN, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020031 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18382/524 |
| Instrument | 2021-00020031 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OTTUMWA, IA 52501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
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 | $197,600 Land $37,100 Building $160,500 | $197,600 Land $37,100 Building $160,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,346.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,900 Land $32,700 Building $144,200 | $176,900 Land $32,700 Building $144,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,494.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1503 Elder Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1503 Elder Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 428 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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