Polk County property record for 1541 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,185 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,702 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-429-003 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-429-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,185 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,617 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 796 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 389 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,544 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1541 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 42 F LOT 29 GODFREY PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | GODFREY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1541 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018487 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1541 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000018487 |
| Book / Page | 017061 / 000839 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $56.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1541 17TH ST DES MOINES IA 503141419, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
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 | $98,500 (+16.16%) Land $12,300 Building $86,200 | $98,500 (+16.16%) Land $12,300 Building $86,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,702.00 (+21.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $84,800 Land $10,500 Building $74,300 | $84,800 Land $10,500 Building $74,300 | |
| 2020 | $1,406.00 |
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 · 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 |
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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 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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