Polk County property record for 1520 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,500 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,366 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Mortgage Oct 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06664-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06664-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 933 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 101 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1520 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 TODDS ADDITION TO DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | TODDS ADDITION TO DM |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
1520 17th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2002.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Correction Deed · Conventional Mortgage MARINE CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Correction Deed NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 3, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200244556 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9405 / 514 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069815 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1520 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1418 |
| Document Number | 0000062944 |
| Book / Page | 20686 / 659 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662944 |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000062945, |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20686/660 |
| Instrument | 202662945 |
| Name | MARINE CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.23% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1520 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1418 |
| Document Number | 0000062942 |
| Book / Page | 20686 / 655 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662942 |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1520 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1418 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1520 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1418 |
| Document Number | 0000072877 |
| Book / Page | 20356 / 344 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00072877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3921 E 26TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8841 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1520 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1418 |
| Document Number | 0000059029 |
| Book / Page | 017653 / 000590 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 59029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2020 |
| 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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| Address | 1740 WALKER ST DES MOINES IA 503163482, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3482 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 17th St was $1,366.
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 | $1,366.00 | $78,600 Land $13,700 Building $64,900 | $78,600 Land $13,700 Building $64,900 |
| 2024 | $1,366.00 | ||
| 2023 | $44,600 Land $11,700 Building $32,900 | $44,600 Land $11,700 Building $32,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,006.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1520 17th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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 1520 17th 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 |
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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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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