Polk County property record for 1531 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $44,500 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/02215-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/02215-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1531 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-4017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7F E OF & ADJ & ALL LT 116 EAST CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
1531 E 16th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1531 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199977840 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8152 / 381 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1531 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4017 |
| Document Number | 0000006232 |
| Book / Page | 20410 / 887 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00006232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4017 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1531 E 16th St was $1,924.
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 | $1,924.00 | $135,800 Land $16,600 Building $119,200 | $135,800 Land $16,600 Building $119,200 |
| 2024 | $1,924.00 | ||
| 2023 | $119,800 Land $14,400 Building $105,400 | $119,800 Land $14,400 Building $105,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,190.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1531 E 16th 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.
The area around 1531 E 16th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 604 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 | 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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