Polk County property record for 1524 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,982 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-426-014 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-426-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,329 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,105 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Attic Area | 349 sqft |
| Basement Area | 776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1524 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 260 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 260 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1524 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI COLLINS CMNTY CU |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COLLINS CMNTY CU |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 4, 2017 | Deed with Mortgage, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CONTRACT EXCHANGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00040183 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16720 / 0566 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1524 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000055236 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2600 LANCELOT LN NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524052068, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-2068 |
| Document Number | 0000055236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016786/000327 |
| Instrument | 55236 |
| Name | COLLINS CMNTY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52410 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 8, 2033 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1524 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000055236 |
| Book / Page | 016786 / 000327 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 55236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1150 42ND ST NE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524025733, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-5733 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1524 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000055237 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2600 LANCELOT LN NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524052068, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-2068 |
| Document Number | 0000055237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016786/000336 |
| Instrument | 55237 |
| Name | COLLINS CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52410 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 8, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1524 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000040183 |
| Book / Page | 016720 / 000566 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1524 E 13TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162432, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Type | Deed with Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1524 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Book / Page | 016673 / 000258 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $158.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1524 E 13TH ST DES MOINES IA 503162432, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000029127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016673/000258 |
| Instrument | 29127 |
| Name | CONTRACT EXCHANGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 3RD ST SE # 302, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1508 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 3, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.75% |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $110,200 (+11.65%) Land $21,100 Building $89,100 | $110,200 (+11.65%) Land $21,100 Building $89,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,982.00 (+16.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $98,700 Land $18,800 Building $79,900 | $98,700 Land $18,800 Building $79,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,698.00 |
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
| 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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