Polk County property record for 1517 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,430 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01256-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01256-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,982 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 588 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,324 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Deck Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1517 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/3 LOT 85 & N 1/3 LOT 86 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 85,86 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI VERIDIAN CU |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit WEST BANK |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202355547 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19628 / 313 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2006000376 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000055547 |
| Book / Page | 19628 / 313 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00055547 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $303.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000055548 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00055548 |
| Name | PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000021511 |
| Book / Page | 017484 / 000327 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21511 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $219.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 E 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162205, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 21513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017484/000331 |
| Instrument | 21513 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2049 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000021509 |
| Book / Page | 017484 / 000323 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 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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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 201800055729 |
| Book / Page | 17221 / 0128 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00055729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 201800055731 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2018-00055731 |
| Name | WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2205 |
| Document Number | 0000038865 |
| Book / Page | 017148 / 000600 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 38865 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $118.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 1517 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 | $193,100 (+10.72%) Land $17,500 Building $175,600 | $193,100 (+10.72%) Land $17,500 Building $175,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,430.00 (+86.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $174,400 (+27.58%) Land $15,600 Building $158,800 | $174,400 (+27.58%) Land $15,600 Building $158,800 | |
| 2022 | $136,700 Land $12,400 Building $124,300 | ||
| 2021 | $136,700 Land $12,400 Building $124,300 | ||
| 2020 | $1,838.00 |
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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