Polk County property record for 1545 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,115 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,152 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-429-002 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-429-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,115 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,687 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 383 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1545 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 32 F LOT 28 & N 8 F LOT 29 GODFREY PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | GODFREY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,29 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
1545 17th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1545 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00044025 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19131 / 750 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1545 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000044025 |
| Book / Page | 19131 / 750 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00044025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $231.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1545 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000044027 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00044027 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1545 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000022840 |
| Book / Page | 018397 / 000235 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 22840 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1545 17TH ST DES MOINES IA 503141419, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1545 17TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1419 |
| Document Number | 0000028893 |
| Book / Page | 018060 / 000983 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28893 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $109.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1545 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 | $123,200 Land $11,700 Building $111,500 | $123,200 Land $11,700 Building $111,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,152.00 | ||
| 2023 | $107,200 Land $10,000 Building $97,200 | $107,200 Land $10,000 Building $97,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,354.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1545 17th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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.
The area around 1545 17th 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 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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