Polk County property record for 1518 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 868 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,452 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-302-021 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-302-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 974 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Basement Area | 868 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,250 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1518 E 30TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 1 & 2 BLK 4 OUTLOOK PARK |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | OUT LOOK PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1518 E 30th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1518 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201500212889 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16054 / 0227 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001312 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $203,800 Land $35,600 Building $168,200 | $203,800 Land $35,600 Building $168,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,452.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,200 Land $31,300 Building $150,900 | $182,200 Land $31,300 Building $150,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,188.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1518 E 30th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 1518 E 30th St 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 619 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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