Polk County property record for 1823 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,463 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $94,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $184 (2020) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-33-427-029 |
| Primary APN | 7924-33-427-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 632 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,463 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1823 CLARK ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50314-1431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX W 5F S 5F- W 92F LOTS 13 & 14 SETTLEMOYERS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SETTLEMOYERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
1823 Clark St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1823 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00029514 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15294 / 0742 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1823 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314-1431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000039264 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19109/515 |
| Instrument | 2022-00039264 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.12% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.1% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 10.1% |
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 | $164,100 Land $14,800 Building $149,300 | $164,100 Land $14,800 Building $149,300 | |
| 2023 | $142,200 Land $12,600 Building $129,600 | $142,200 Land $12,600 Building $129,600 | |
| 2020 | $184.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1823 Clark St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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.
The area around 1823 Clark St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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