Polk County property record for 1607 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,446 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $142,500 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,734 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-20-429-026 |
| Primary APN | 7824-20-429-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,446 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,309 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,446 sqft |
| Basement Area | 723 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,020 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 352 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1607 ELDER LN |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-3346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 25 F LOT 95 & ALL LOT 96 & W 10 F LOT 97 WAKONDA MANOR |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAKONDA MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 95,97 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 4502 |
1607 Elder Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1607 ELDER LN, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000055677 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046713 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $274,700 Land $48,600 Building $226,100 | $274,700 Land $48,600 Building $226,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,734.00 | ||
| 2023 | $246,000 Land $42,900 Building $203,100 | $246,000 Land $42,900 Building $203,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,664.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1607 Elder Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms 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.
Wildfire risk around 1607 Elder Ln 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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