Polk County property record for 1540 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,055 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,566 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-428-017 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-428-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,055 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,902 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,055 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,055 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1540 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 TODDS ADDITION TO DES MOINES |
| Legal Subdivision | TODDS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00123969 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13928 / 0525 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1540 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1418 |
| Book / Page | 017159 / 000240 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41277 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2575 N ANKENY BLVD #211 ANKENY IA 500234710, 211, ANKENY, IA 50023-4710 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000041277 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017159/000240 |
| Instrument | 41277 |
| Name | COMMUNITY ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $159,000 (+15.22%) Land $13,700 Building $145,300 | $159,000 (+15.22%) Land $13,700 Building $145,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,566.00 | ||
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $138,000 Land $11,700 Building $126,300 | $138,000 Land $11,700 Building $126,300 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
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