Polk County property record for 1516 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,272 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05672-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05672-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1516 E JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 UNION LAWNS REPLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION LAWNS REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1516 E Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202658834 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20666 / 575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1516 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1661 |
| Document Number | 0000058834 |
| Book / Page | 20666 / 575 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202658834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $23,028.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1661 |
| Document Number | 0000058835, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202658835 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000058836, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20666/602 |
| Instrument | 202658836 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1516 E JEFFERSON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1661 |
| Document Number | 0000020316 |
| Book / Page | 20480 / 850 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $14,140.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 630 NW STRATFORD DR, WAUKEE, IA 50263-7041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1516 E Jefferson Ave was $2,272, up 2.1% from the year before.
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 | $2,272.00 (+2.07%) | $128,500 Land $33,300 Building $95,200 | $128,500 Land $33,300 Building $95,200 |
| 2024 | $2,226.00 | ||
| 2023 | $113,200 Land $29,400 Building $83,800 | $113,200 Land $29,400 Building $83,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,248.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1516 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.
The area around 1516 E Jefferson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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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