Polk County property record for 1643 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,859 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,500 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,420 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/05434-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/05434-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,859 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,670 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,149 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 338 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 811 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 99 sqft |
| Patio Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1643 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 98 UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1643 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200361532 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10242 / 688 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1643 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1643 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2216 |
| Document Number | 202100081805 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18680/18 |
| Instrument | 2021-00081805 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $211,600 (+21.75%) Land $32,400 Building $179,200 | $211,600 (+21.75%) Land $32,400 Building $179,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,420.00 (+11.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $173,800 Land $28,600 Building $145,200 | $173,800 Land $28,600 Building $145,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,060.00 |
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 518 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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