Polk County property record for 1609 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 834 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $41,500 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,724 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/02018-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/02018-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 834 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,639 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 834 sqft |
| Basement Area | 805 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,650 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1609 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 BLK 9 EASTON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5320 NE 23RD AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7030 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200249685 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9431 / 899 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056335 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1609 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4407 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3909 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000005645 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19389/889 |
| Instrument | 2023-00005645 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLES CITY, IA 50616 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $157,400 (+13.65%) Land $26,200 Building $131,200 | $157,400 (+13.65%) Land $26,200 Building $131,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,724.00 (+10.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $138,500 Land $22,700 Building $115,800 | $138,500 Land $22,700 Building $115,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,460.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 562 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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