Polk County property record for 1702 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,218 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/06146-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/06146-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,860 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 461 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1702 ELDER LN |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-3368 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 20 F- LT 124 & W 24 F LT 123 WAKONDA MANOR |
| Legal Subdivision | WAKONDA MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 4502 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1702 ELDER LN, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3368 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201954583 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17633 / 630 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000088740 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1702 ELDER LN, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3368 |
| Document Number | 0000054583 |
| Book / Page | 017633 / 000630 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 54583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1702 ELDER LN DES MOINES IA 503153368, DES MOINES, IA 50315-3368 |
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 | $193,500 (+11.21%) Land $35,300 Building $158,200 | $193,500 (+11.21%) Land $35,300 Building $158,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,218.00 (+1.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $174,000 Land $31,200 Building $142,800 | $174,000 Land $31,200 Building $142,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,164.00 |
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 |
| 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.
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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