Polk County property record for 1504 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,590 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,556 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Aug 2023 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01429-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01429-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,151 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,590 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 740 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1504 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 255 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 255 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1504 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202343779 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19572 / 57 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000115554 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1504 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000043780 |
| Book / Page | 19572 / 59 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00043780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1504 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1504 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000043779 |
| Book / Page | 19572 / 57 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00043779 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $61.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1504 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1504 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000115554 |
| Book / Page | 18838 / 705 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00115554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1504 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $91,100 (-13.4%) Land $21,000 Building $70,100 | $91,100 (-13.4%) Land $21,000 Building $70,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,556.00 (-49.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $105,200 (+32.66%) Land $18,800 Building $86,400 | $105,200 (+32.66%) Land $18,800 Building $86,400 | |
| 2022 | $79,300 Land $14,900 Building $64,400 | ||
| 2021 | $79,300 Land $14,900 Building $64,400 | ||
| 2020 | $3,069.00 |
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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