Polk County property record for 1513 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 676 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,750 (Nov 2013) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-36-152-021 |
| Primary APN | 7924-36-152-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1513 E JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 UNION LAWNS REPLAT |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION LAWNS REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
The current owner of 1513 E Jefferson Ave bought it in November 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3001 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-4206 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00045712 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15039 / 0033 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $125,900 Land $33,300 Building $92,600 | $125,900 Land $33,300 Building $92,600 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $112,300 Land $29,400 Building $82,900 | $112,300 Land $29,400 Building $82,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1513 E Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 5 (1980–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 1513 E Jefferson Ave 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 99.1% 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 518 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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