Polk County property record for 1521 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 946 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,336 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06676-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06676-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 946 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,419 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 946 sqft |
| Basement Area | 473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1521 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 TODDS ADDITION TO DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | TODDS ADDITION TO DM |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1421 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREENSTATE CU |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WEST BANK |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192018-00089421 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17364 / 837 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2011000097 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1521 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1521 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000007611 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20417/484 |
| Instrument | 2026-00007611 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 2355 LANDON RD, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2041 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1521 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000029834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17523/0747 |
| Instrument | 2019-00029834 |
| Name | WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1521 18TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000089421 |
| Book / Page | 017364 / 000837 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 89421 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 18TH ST DES MOINES IA 503141421, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1421 |
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 | $79,300 (+16.79%) Land $13,700 Building $65,600 | $79,300 (+16.79%) Land $13,700 Building $65,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,336.00 (-6.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $67,900 Land $11,700 Building $56,200 | $67,900 Land $11,700 Building $56,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,429.00 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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