Polk County property record for 1517 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,176 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/01027-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/01027-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 954 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 354 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1517 DELAWARE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 46 DELEWARE PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1517 Delaware Ave is owned by a company that bought it in April 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 DELAWARE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2541 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202619440 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20476 / 446 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1517 DELAWARE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000019440 |
| Book / Page | 20476 / 446 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619440 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15,917.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1517 DELAWARE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2541 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1517 DELAWARE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2541 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000062107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20304/270 |
| Instrument | 2025-00062107 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 177 S JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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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 | $69,000 Land $20,700 Building $48,300 | $69,000 Land $20,700 Building $48,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,176.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,800 Land $17,900 Building $41,900 | $59,800 Land $17,900 Building $41,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,062.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1517 Delaware Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1517 Delaware 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 333 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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