Polk County property record for 1817 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,594 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,424 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Second Mortgage Mar 2023 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080/06184-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 080/06184-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,594 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1817 CLARK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 40.3 FT LOTS 13 & 14 SETTLEMOYERS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SETTLEMOYERS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) GREENSTATE CU |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202311745 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19419 / 356 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011744 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19421/194 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012159 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011902 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19420/32 |
| Instrument | 2023-00011902 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2033 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000011899 |
| Book / Page | 19420 / 16 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00011899 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000012157 |
| Book / Page | 19421 / 178 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $196.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000012158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19421/180 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012158 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000011745 |
| Book / Page | 19419 / 356 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00011745 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $111.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1817 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000011901 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19420/18 |
| Instrument | 2023-00011901 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.75% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 5, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 12.7% |
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 | $116,600 (+61.05%) Land $10,200 Building $106,400 | $116,600 (+61.05%) Land $10,200 Building $106,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,424.00 (+42.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $72,400 Land $8,700 Building $63,700 | $72,400 Land $8,700 Building $63,700 | |
| 2020 | $1,000.00 |
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 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes 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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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