Polk County property record for 1601 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,404 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $184,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,698 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-34-259-008 |
| Primary APN | 7924-34-259-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,794 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 598 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 598 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,404 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1601 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-2836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 50F LOT 9 BLK 4 POLK COUNTY HOMESTEAD & TRUST CO ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | POLK COUNTY HOMESTEAD & TRUST CO ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Polk County Homestead and Trust Company Addition Historic District listed 2016 · 59 contributing resources · NRIS 16000687 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1601 7th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1601 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANKERS TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00023234 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19037 / 376 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1601 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2836 |
| Document Number | 0000023234 |
| Book / Page | 19037 / 376 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00023234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $293.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1601 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2836 |
| Document Number | 0000023236 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00023236 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1601 7TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2836 |
| Document Number | 0000049831 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1601 7TH ST DES MOINES IA 503142836, DES MOINES, IA 50314-2836 |
| Document Number | 0000049831 |
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| Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017196/000152 |
| Instrument | 49831 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
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| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 26, 2033 |
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 | $203,800 Land $9,500 Building $194,300 | $203,800 Land $9,500 Building $194,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,698.00 | ||
| 2023 | $184,200 Land $8,400 Building $175,800 | $184,200 Land $8,400 Building $175,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,918.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 7th 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 1601 7th 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 |
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| 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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