Polk County property record for 1634 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,042 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,728 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-35-279-017 |
| Primary APN | 7924-35-279-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,042 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,666 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1634 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 79 UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1634 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00085035 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19322 / 952 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1634 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2217 |
| Document Number | 0000085035 |
| Book / Page | 19322 / 952 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00085035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $179,800 (+12.52%) Land $32,500 Building $147,300 | $179,800 (+12.52%) Land $32,500 Building $147,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,728.00 (-9.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $159,800 Land $28,700 Building $131,100 | $159,800 Land $28,700 Building $131,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,018.00 |
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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