Polk County property record for 1517 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $133,500 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,766 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Second Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01443-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01443-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,962 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 598 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 598 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Deck Area | 520 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1517 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 269 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 269 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| May 4, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201835438 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17133 / 926 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029655 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1517 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000042713 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19566/980 |
| Instrument | 2023-00042713 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2033 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 201800035438 |
| Book / Page | 17133 / 0926 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00035438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $212.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 2ND ST SE STE 370, 425, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1818 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 201800035441 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00035441 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000035440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17133/0929 |
| Instrument | 2018-00035440 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000084804 |
| Book / Page | 016908 / 000255 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 84804 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $110.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 222 3RD ST SE #302 CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524011508, 302, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1508 |
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 | $211,900 (+10.71%) Land $22,000 Building $189,900 | $211,900 (+10.71%) Land $22,000 Building $189,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,766.00 (+9.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $191,400 Land $19,700 Building $171,700 | $191,400 Land $19,700 Building $171,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,436.00 |
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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