Polk County property record for 1520 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 854 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $96,500 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,286 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07457-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07457-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 854 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,708 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 854 sqft |
| Basement Area | 854 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1520 E 33RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 & N 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 6 OUT-LOOK PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | OUT LOOK PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1520 E 33rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 E 33RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062007-00016714 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11814 / 901 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016714 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1520 E 33RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2704 |
| Document Number | 0000012998 |
| Book / Page | 19425 / 39 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1520 E 33RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2704 |
| Document Number | 0000012997 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012997 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1520 E 33RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000037010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18467/789 |
| Instrument | 2021-00037010 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
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 | $141,800 Land $33,000 Building $108,800 | $141,800 Land $33,000 Building $108,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,286.00 | ||
| 2023 | $126,700 Land $29,000 Building $97,700 | $126,700 Land $29,000 Building $97,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,194.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1520 E 33rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1520 E 33rd St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 434 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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