Polk County property record for 1518 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,095 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,152 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01247-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01247-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,095 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,833 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 972 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 437 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 216 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 155 sqft |
| Deck Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1518 E 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 76 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1518 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| May 14, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202315422 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19436 / 880 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000080429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1518 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Document Number | 0000051075 |
| Book / Page | 20251 / 600 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00051075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $140.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 848, WAUKEE, IA 50263-0848 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1518 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Document Number | 0000015422 |
| Book / Page | 19436 / 880 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00015422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $415.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1518 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Document Number | 0000015423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00015423 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1518 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1518 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Document Number | 0000003233 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18299/308 |
| Instrument | 2021-00003233 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1518 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Document Number | 0000084091 |
| Book / Page | 017767 / 000554 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 84091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $211.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1518 E 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162206, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Document Number | 84093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017767/000558 |
| Instrument | 84093 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 6, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1518 E 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2206 |
| Document Number | 0000080429 |
| Book / Page | 017325 / 000173 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80429 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $170.97 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 54285 IRVINE CA 926194285, IRVINE, CA 92619-4285 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $295,500 (+39.98%) Land $34,900 Building $260,600 | $295,500 (+39.98%) Land $34,900 Building $260,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,152.00 (-7.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $211,100 Land $30,800 Building $180,300 | $211,100 Land $30,800 Building $180,300 | |
| 2020 | $4,490.00 |
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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