Polk County property record for 16 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,304 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/04472-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/04472-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,424 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Basement Area | 474 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 138 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 16 E PHILIP ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-4111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCANDIA MAGNOLIA PARK PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4501 |
16 E Philip St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 E PHILIP ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015-00179458 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15909 / 56 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 E PHILIP ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4111 |
| Document Number | 0000061199 |
| Book / Page | 20678 / 406 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661199 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 E PHILIP ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-4111 |
| Document Number | 0000061199, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20678/406 |
| Instrument | 202661199 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
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 | $199,300 Land $38,400 Building $160,900 | $199,300 Land $38,400 Building $160,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,304.00 | ||
| 2023 | $178,400 Land $33,900 Building $144,500 | $178,400 Land $33,900 Building $144,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,298.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 E Philip 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 E Philip St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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