Polk County property record for 1821 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 894 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,356 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Apr 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-152-002 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-152-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 894 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,010 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1821 E 30TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 TOM'S HEIGHTS PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOMS HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1821 E 30th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1821 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage AMCAP MTG |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006349 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1821 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8613 |
| Document Number | 0000006349 |
| Book / Page | 19392 / 956 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00006349 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1821 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8613 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1821 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8613 |
| Document Number | 0000032755 |
| Book / Page | 19080 / 498 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00032755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 920 NW 20TH LN, ANKENY, IA 50023-8968 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1821 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8613 |
| Document Number | 0000045007 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1821 30TH AVE SW ALTOONA IA 500098906, ALTOONA, IA 50009-8906 |
| Document Number | 0000045007 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018139/000801 |
| Instrument | 45007 |
| Name | AMCAP MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77036 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1821 E 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8613 |
| Document Number | 0000041787 |
| Book / Page | 016727 / 000718 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 41787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $191.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 920 NW 20TH LN ANKENY IA 500238968, ANKENY, IA 50023-8968 |
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 | $191,600 Land $36,000 Building $155,600 | $191,600 Land $36,000 Building $155,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,356.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,200 Land $31,000 Building $136,200 | $167,200 Land $31,000 Building $136,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,404.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1821 E 30th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1821 E 30th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 434 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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