Polk County property record for 1509 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,378 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Mar 2024 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01445-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01445-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,808 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 188 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1509 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 271 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 271 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 22, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00183819 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15927 / 886 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059681 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000059681 |
| Book / Page | 20292 / 733 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00059681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3115 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5307 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000010512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19735/488 |
| Instrument | 2024-00010512 |
| Name | TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 222 N MAIN ST, BURLINGTON, IA 52601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000118283 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18850/993 |
| Instrument | 2021-00118283 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000057372 |
| Book / Page | 18563 / 730 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00057372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $159.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 201600096130 |
| Book / Page | 16487 / 0991 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00096130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1509 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 201600096132 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16488/0001 |
| Instrument | 2016-00096132 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
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 | $2,378.00 Homeowner's exemption | $144,000 (+11.89%) Land $22,000 Building $122,000 | $144,000 (+11.89%) Land $22,000 Building $122,000 |
| 2024 | $2,378.00 (+17.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,700 Land $19,700 Building $109,000 | $128,700 Land $19,700 Building $109,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,030.00 |
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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