Polk County property record for 1545 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,500 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,816 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/01976-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/01976-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,670 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,942 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 518 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,062 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 226 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1545 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 FINKS ADDITION PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FINKS ADDITION PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Ninth Streetcar Line Historic District listed 1998 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 98000377 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1545 9th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1545 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200376562 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9565 / 174 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068583 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1545 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2816 |
| Document Number | 0000068583 |
| Book / Page | 19244 / 120 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00068583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1545 GTH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1545 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2816 |
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 | $115,700 Land $10,500 Building $105,200 | $115,700 Land $10,500 Building $105,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,816.00 | ||
| 2023 | $102,800 Land $9,300 Building $93,500 | $102,800 Land $9,300 Building $93,500 | |
| 2020 | $322.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1545 9th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1545 9th 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 477 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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