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1519 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1519 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 952 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.182 acres (7,950 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$172,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$2,322 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale & Line of Credit
Apr 2018 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-35-427-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-35-427-005
Alternative APN
  • 110/01442-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area952 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,428 sqft
1st Floor Area476 sqft
Upper Floors Area476 sqft
Basement Area476 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,950 sqft (0.182 acres)
Lot Dimensions159 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area112 sqft
Deck Area223 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1519 E 13TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-2431
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 268 CAPITAL PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionCAPITAL PARK
Legal Lot Number268
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract4800

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1519 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 6, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
AMERICAN STATE BANK
Apr 2, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
Apr 2, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024-00059316
Deed Book / Page19969 / 868
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateAug 6, 2018
Property Address1519 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431
Document Number201800010569
Book / Page17028 / 0678
Instrument DateJul 30, 2018
Instrument2018-00010569
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$130.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1873 NATURE CT, WINTERSET, IA 50273-8243

Mortgage

Document Number201800010571
DateAug 6, 2018
Instrument2018-00010571
Lender
NameAMERICAN STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 2, 2018
Property Address1519 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431
Document Number0000075019
Book / Page016867 / 000091
Instrument DateMar 13, 2018
Instrument75019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$67.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1228 19TH ST WEST DES MOINES IA 502652343, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-2343

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 2, 2018
Property Address1519 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431
Document Number0000075018
Book / Page016867 / 000090
Instrument DateMar 13, 2018
Instrument75018
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Partnership
Address9990 RICHMOND AVE #400S HOUSTON TX 770428500, 400S, HOUSTON, TX 77042-8500

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$151,900 (+31.29%) Land $22,000 Building $129,900$151,900 (+31.29%) Land $22,000 Building $129,900
2024$2,322.00 (+15.75%)
2023$115,700 Land $19,700 Building $96,000$115,700 Land $19,700 Building $96,000
2020$2,006.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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