Polk County property record for 1509 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,582 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01993-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01993-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,650 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1509 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 8 EASTON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221196 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18938 / 395 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000089546 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1509 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6429 |
| Document Number | 0000001196 |
| Book / Page | 18938 / 395 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00001196 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $111.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000001198 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00001198 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $91,700 (+14.05%) Land $26,200 Building $65,500 | $91,700 (+14.05%) Land $26,200 Building $65,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,582.00 (-21.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $80,400 Land $22,700 Building $57,700 | $80,400 Land $22,700 Building $57,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,024.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 562 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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