Polk County property record for 1520 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 862 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $366 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05781-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05781-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 862 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1520 ROYER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-1651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX N 18.78F- LOT 19 VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN VLIET MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202633554 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20545 / 137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1520 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000031533 |
| Book / Page | 20535 / 519 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1520 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000033554 |
| Book / Page | 20545 / 137 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $40,319.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 ROYER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000033555, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633555 |
| Name | GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.23% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000033556, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20545/156 |
| Instrument | 202633556 |
| Name | GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 30 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $366.00 (+2.23%) | $20,800 (+14.29%) Land $20,800 | $20,800 (+14.29%) Land $20,800 |
| 2024 | $358.00 (-81.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,200 Land $18,200 | $18,200 Land $18,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,962.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 279 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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