Polk County property record for 1535 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,642 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.391 acres (17,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $306,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,144 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01438-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01438-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,642 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,303 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,471 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,331 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,013 sqft (0.391 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 107 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1535 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 264 & 265 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 265 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1535 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202561055 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20299 / 63 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096346 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1535 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000061055 |
| Book / Page | 20299 / 63 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00061055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $488.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1535 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000061056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20299/65 |
| Instrument | 2025-00061056 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 8024 CALVIN HALL RD, INDIAN LAND, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1535 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
| Document Number | 0000061052 |
| Book / Page | 20299 / 56 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00061052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1535 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2431 |
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 | $189,800 (+11.45%) Land $27,100 Building $162,700 | $189,800 (+11.45%) Land $27,100 Building $162,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,144.00 (+17.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $170,300 Land $24,100 Building $146,200 | $170,300 Land $24,100 Building $146,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,680.00 |
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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