Polk County property record for 1730 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 524 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,480 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-31-155-020 |
| Primary APN | 7923-31-155-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 524 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 655 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 131 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,038 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Deck Area | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1730 E 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 46 F LOT 2 BLK 14 EASTON PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3103 JOHN PATTERSON RD, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3140 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201300025040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14440 / 0444 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026949 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1730 E 23RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2908 |
| Document Number | 0000026949 |
| Book / Page | 017098 / 000064 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26949 |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1730 E 23RD ST DES MOINES IA 503172908, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2908 |
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 | $84,400 (+14.52%) Land $24,500 Building $59,900 | $84,400 (+14.52%) Land $24,500 Building $59,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,480.00 (+16.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $73,700 Land $21,200 Building $52,500 | $73,700 Land $21,200 Building $52,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,266.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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