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1527 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1527 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 899 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.16 acres (7,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$150,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$2,186 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Second Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-36-326-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-36-326-003
Alternative APN
  • 110/02216-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area899 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,798 sqft
1st Floor Area899 sqft
Basement Area899 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Patio Area231 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1527 E 16TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-4017
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description7F E OF & ADJ & ALL LOT 117 EAST CAPITAL PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionEAST CAPITAL PARK
Legal Lot Number117
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract1700

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address2309 GLENBROOK DR, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1850
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
GREENSTATE CU
Feb 6, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024-00005649
Deed Book / Page19713 / 367
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1527 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2024
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1527 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4017

Mortgage

Document Number0000003979
DateJan 14, 2022
Book Page18950/857
Instrument2022-00003979
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term51 Months
DueApr 1, 2026

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1527 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000048426
DateJun 14, 2022
Book Page19151/276
Instrument2022-00048426
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJun 15, 2037

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 6, 2024
Property Address1527 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4017
Document Number0000005649
Book / Page19713 / 367
Instrument DateJan 29, 2024
Instrument2024-00005649
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$239.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address2309 GLENBROOK DR, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1850

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$135,200 (+24.15%) Land $16,600 Building $118,600$135,200 (+24.15%) Land $16,600 Building $118,600
2024$2,186.00 (+8.97%)
2023$108,900 Land $14,400 Building $94,500$108,900 Land $14,400 Building $94,500
2020$2,006.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 604 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		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

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.

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