Polk County property record for 1515 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,942 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01257-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01257-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,042 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 698 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,460 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1515 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 2/3 LOT 86 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1515 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202435889 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19856 / 283 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200700055711 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1515 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000031335 |
| Book / Page | 19074 / 87 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00031335 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | POLK COUNTY ABSTRACT, POLK COUNTY ABSTRACT INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $234.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1515 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000031337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00031337 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1515 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000000832 |
| Book / Page | 18936 / 661 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-00000832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $178.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1515 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000000834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00000834 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 4 |
| Max Rate | 11% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1515 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000041953 |
| Book / Page | 018125 / 000650 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 41953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1515 E 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162205, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
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 | $166,900 (+11.56%) Land $17,900 Building $149,000 | $166,900 (+11.56%) Land $17,900 Building $149,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,942.00 (+31.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $149,600 Land $16,000 Building $133,600 | $149,600 Land $16,000 Building $133,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,230.00 |
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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