1. Home
  2. Iowa
  3. Polk County
  4. Des Moines
  5. E 16th St

1532 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1532 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.181 acres (7,910 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$1,414 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Transfer
Sep 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7924-36-304-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7924-36-304-020
Alternative APN
  • 110/02250-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area800 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,600 sqft
1st Floor Area800 sqft
Basement Area800 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,910 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions129 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1532 E 16TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50316-4018
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 152 EAST CAPITAL PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionEAST CAPITAL PARK
Legal Lot Number152
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract1700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1532 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4018
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 14, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 23, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Prior SaleSep 23, 2020
Last Transfer DateJan 14, 2021
Transfer Doc0000004576
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 14, 2021
Property Address1532 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4018
Document Number0000004576
Book / Page018305 / 000178
Instrument DateJan 12, 2021
Instrument4576
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address1532 E 16TH ST DES MOINES IA 503164018, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4018

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 23, 2020
Property Address1532 E 16TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4018
Document Number0000033684
Book / Page018083 / 000447
Instrument DateSep 21, 2020
Instrument33684
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1532 E 16TH ST DES MOINES IA 503164018, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4018

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$108,200 (+14.62%) Land $18,700 Building $89,500$108,200 (+14.62%) Land $18,700 Building $89,500
2024$1,414.00 (+46.68%)
2023$94,400 Land $16,300 Building $78,100$94,400 Land $16,300 Building $78,100
2020$964.00

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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 518 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 · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 100
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on E 16th St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures