Polk County property record for 1510 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $116,500 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,624 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale Jun 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-426-017 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-426-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 915 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,166 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 671 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 244 sqft |
| Basement Area | 251 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,840 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 155 sqft |
| Patio Area | 87 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1510 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 45 F LOT 257 CAPITOL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 257 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| 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 | 1510 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 30, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-00103140 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17864 / 689 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1510 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000103140 |
| Book / Page | 017864 / 000689 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 103140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $186.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1510 E 13TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162432, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1510 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000099841 |
| Book / Page | 016504 / 000647 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 99841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2001 25TH ST S ST CLOUD MN 563019073, ST CLOUD, MN 56301-9073 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1510 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000098089 |
| Book / Page | 016497 / 000008 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 98089 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2001 25TH ST S ST CLOUD MN 563019073, ST CLOUD, MN 56301-9073 |
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 | $145,200 (+11.09%) Land $19,000 Building $126,200 | $145,200 (+11.09%) Land $19,000 Building $126,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,624.00 (+56.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $130,700 Land $16,900 Building $113,800 | $130,700 Land $16,900 Building $113,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,674.00 |
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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